The book was awarded the Explicator Prize but its thesis provoked criticism from Blake scholars who had followed Frye's lead in developing systematic interpretations of a more-or-less static Blake.

As a result, the book's thesis is already provoking discussion - and anger.

This thesis leads Kincaid into some interesting territory - which remains visible, despite his irritatingly larky, garrulous style - but also provokes him into remarkable overstatement.

The thesis will provoke historians and philosophers of science alike and will require a revision of a range of standard views in the history of science and philosophy.

It is one of Bookchin's major works, and its radical thesis provoked controversy for being utopian and messianic in its faith in the liberatory potential of technology.

His thesis, set out in a piece written especially for the Guardian, provoked a fearsome discussion in the threads.

On reflection, however, Mr. Tiger's thesis provokes many questions: Is the contemporary version of the conflict between public and private, between the values fostered by large-scale and small-scale social organizations, all that unique?

His thesis has provoked varied responses from the jazz community.

Her thesis has provoked a great deal of discussion in the field.

The thesis received mixed reviews from the media, generated sceptical responses among some of his own side and provoked a highly negative reaction from the Conservatives.