Thomas Ravenscroft, the English composer, editor, and arranger, is known for his participation in the St. Paul's Boys' Choir, as instructor of music at Christ's Hospital School, and as a prodigy. His best-known publications are a setting of the psalter, The Whole Booke of Psalmes, and the treatise, A Brief Discourse,which is an effort to revive mensural notation. Ravenscroft's works contain many examples of popular Elizabethan music which he edited and arranged. Part II of this thesis consists of an edition of his third publication, Melismata, a collection of nine rounds and fourteen partsongs. A list of critical notes is also included. The commentary to the edition includes a biography, a discussion of his works, the background and origin of the songs in Melismata, and an analysis of these songs.

Overfishing is a global issue that threatens marine ecosystems and economies dependent on fish resources. This thesis analyzes how the EU:s Total Allowable Catches (TAC) system affects the utilization and sustainability of fish stocks. By applying the theory of the tragedy of the commons, the decision-making process regarding TAC and the political factors influencing these decisions are examined. The study reveals that political considerations often lead to TAC levels being set higher than the scientific recommendations issued by ICES, exacerbating the problem of overfishing. The anlysis also identifies where the EU:s TAC system has failed or succeeded in promoting sustainable fishing. The findings indicate that to avoid the tragedy of the commons, more transparent and scientifically grounded decisions are needed, along with effective measures to reduce overcapacity in fishing fleets. This thesis contributes to a deeper understanding of the complexities in fisheries policy and the need for sustainable solutions to preserve marine resources.