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Radio 4,12 Jul 2017,28 mins

The secret world of hair

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The secret world of hair: Emma Tarlo, Professor of Anthropology at Goldsmiths, University of London, takes Laurie Taylor on an anthropological journey from wig factories in China to Hindu temples in Southern India. Also, Diane Trusson, lecturer in sociology at the University of Nottingham, talks about her study into the impact and meaning of hair loss amongst women with breast cancer. Producer: Jayne Egerton.

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