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    Noodle narratives; British men dancing Capoeira

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

  2. Holiday hedonism in Ibiza; White working class voters

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

  3. Bohemian Soho

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

  4. Erving Goffman - a special programme

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

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

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

  6. Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.

    Michel Foucault - a special programme on his work and influence.

  7. Drug users and enforcement; 'Militant' Liverpool

    Laurie Taylor considers the impact of drug enforcement operations.

  8. The Minutemen; 'Lay' Witnesses in Court

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

  9. 'Teddies' and 'Gollies'; Smart-casual dining

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

  10. Food Work in Hospital Wards; The Bangladesh/India Border

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

  11. Raising Middle-Class Black Children; Neon

    How neon illuminates the world, plus middle-class black families and education.

  12. Terrorism Studies

    Laurie Taylor explores a new academic field emerging. Also, political violence in Pakistan

  13. Northern Ireland Sectarianism and Civility; The Global Pigeon

    Laurie Taylor considers an ethnography of human-bird interactions. Also, Belfast mothers.

  14. Welfare reform; Crime in the Armed Forces

    Laurie Taylor looks at crime in the armed forces. Also, the impact of welfare reforms.

  15. Remembering Diana; Ethnography Award

    Did Princess Diana's death prompt a major shift in British culture? Plus ethnography.

  16. Scottish nationalism and identity; Austerity

    The impact of financial crisis on public health. Also, race and Scottish identity.

  17. 'Long Hours' work culture; Empty labour

    Employees who pursue private actitivies at work. Also, 'long hours' work culture.

  18. Multicultural Prison; Jellied Eels

    Laurie Taylor discusses life in the modern male prison. Also, jellied eels and 'disgust'.

  19. Live Music - from Dance Hall to the 100 Club

    Laurie Taylor explores a social history of live music from 1950 to 1967.

  20. Stammering and Identity; Land of Too Much

    Poverty versus abundance in the US. Plus managing a social stigma for people who stammer.

  21. Middle Class Enclaves and Escapes

    Special edition recorded at the British Sociological Association's 2013 conference.

  22. British class survey; Tribute to Geoff Pearson

    Laurie Taylor explores a unique piece of research done by 麻豆社 Lab UK and social scientists

  23. The Power of Oil

    The power of oil - a special programme exploring the role of oil in shaping our society.

  24. English Heritage; Clergy Lives

    Laurie Taylor on heritage politics in the UK, and the everyday lives of parish priests.

  25. Thrift Chic; Thatcherism

    'Thatcherism' - was it a distinct ideology? Also, the rise of thrift 'chic'.

  26. Women and the Armed Forces

    Laurie Taylor explores gender and the military as women go into the frontline of battle.

  27. Gang labour in UK; Industrial ruination

    Industrial ruination - a global study into urban decline. Also, gang labour in the UK.

  28. Language of food politics; Italian food market

    Laurie Taylor explores an Italian food market and the language of food politics.

  29. Guatemalan cemetery; Art auctions

    A study into the dynamics of art auctions, and a Guatemalan cemetery with no more room.

  30. Drugs for Life; Subcultural Identity

    Laurie Taylor on the growing medicalisation of everyday life, and subcultural 'oldies'.

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