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Sex Workers and International Migration; Poverty in Britain
Laurie Taylor explores prize-winning research. Also Vietnamese sex workers turned US wives

Muslim Fundamentalism; Customer Abuse to Service Workers
A study into Muslim resistance to religious extremism. Also, customer abuse of service.

Section 136 and Mental Health Act; ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ World Service
The World Service and its broadcasters. Also, the use of mental health 'sections'.

Twitter; Elite University Admissions
Laurie looks at social communication in the Twitter age. Also, elite university admissions

Backpacking food tourist; Touring poverty
Laurie Taylor on the transformation of slums into visitor attractions. Also, food tourism.

Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira
The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians.

Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters
Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists in Ibiza.

Bohemian Soho
Laurie Taylor considers a cultural history of the Colony Room Club. Also, Soho sex shops.

Erving Goffman - a special programme
Erving Goffman - a special programme on his work and influence.

Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence
Walter Benjamin - a special programme on his work and influence.