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Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works and discusses current ideas on how we live today.

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    Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira

    The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like ...

    The rise of instant noodles. Also, British men dancing like Brazilians.

    Sep 25, 2013 Read more
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    Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters

    Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists ...

    Laurie Taylor explores the risk-taking experiences of young British tourists in Ibiza.

    Sep 18, 2013 Read more
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    Bohemian Soho

    Laurie Taylor considers a cultural history of the Colony Room ...

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

    Sep 11, 2013 Read more
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    Erving Goffman

    Laurie Taylor with a special programme on the work and ...

    Laurie Taylor with a special programme on the work and influence the Canadian sociologist.

    Sep 4, 2013 Read more
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    Walter Benjamin

    Special programme on the work and influence of the pioneering ...

    Special programme on the work and influence of the pioneering German intellectual.

    Aug 28, 2013 Read more
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    Michel Foucault

    Laurie Taylor explores the life and work of the French ...

    Laurie Taylor explores the life and work of the French philosopher and theorist.

    Aug 21, 2013 Read more
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    Drug users and enforcement; 'Militant' Liverpool

    Laurie Taylor considers the impact of drug enforcement operations.

    Aug 14, 2013
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    The Minutemen; 'Lay' Witnesses in Court

    US activists in search of illegal immigrants. Also, lay witnesses ...

    US activists in search of illegal immigrants. Also, lay witnesses in court.

    Aug 7, 2013 Read more
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    'Teddies' and 'Gollies'; Smart-casual dining

    The transformation of gourmet restaurant style. Also, racialised children's literature.

    Jul 31, 2013
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    Food Work in Hospital Wards; The Bangladesh/India Border

    The Bangladesh/India border: danger and progress. Also, elderly malnutrition in ...

    The Bangladesh/India border: danger and progress. Also, elderly malnutrition in hospitals.

    Jul 24, 2013 Read more
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