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Suburbia Planning - Modernity Forgets
From suburbia to housing estates, Laurie Taylor discusses town and city planning.
Modern-day Grave Goods - Politics of Alcohol
Laurie Taylor finds out about what we leave with the dead and why.
Punishing the Poor
Sociologist Loic Wacquant discusses the consequences of a growing US prison system.
Criminal Communication - Scandal
Laurie Taylor discusses the secret codes of criminal communication.
Acquaintance - Tea Rooms
Laurie Taylor discusses the role of acquaintances.
Restorative Justice in N.I - RG Collingwood
The life of philosopher RG Collingwood, and restorative justice in Northern Ireland.
Boffins - WWI Emotions
Can children be both clever and popular in school? Laurie explores the role of class swot.
Return Migration - Pensioners and Identity Politics
Why do people return to their country of birth? Laurie Taylor explores return migration.
Richard Hoggart
Laurie Taylor discusses the life and work of leading cultural commentator Richard Hoggart.
Personal Insecurity and Religious Belief - Oxford Admissions
Does inequality lead to religion? Laurie Taylor explores the lastest research.
