In putting down the study of hip hop, and African American studies as well, Pearson contends that it's simply unworthy of serious examination.

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It was initially thought to be an accident before a post-mortem examination revealed serious head injuries.

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Mr Coates' family originally thought his death had been an accident before a post-mortem examination revealed serious head injuries.

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Violations the SEC uncovers in an examination but determines to be less serious are never disclosed to the public.

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Police said he had serious injuries to his head and body but a post-mortem examination had proved inconclusive.

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But serious issues lay behind the rotting, brain munching subjects of the academic's tongue-in-cheek examination.

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