麻豆社 Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed

Conservatism, Emotional Labour in a Care Home

Conservatism: its roots and meaning. Also, the emotional impact of working in a care home.

Harvard Business School: profit versus morality. Also, the cultural meaning of pain.

Laurie Taylor on the Muslim Brotherhood, plus a study into privately educated young women.

A cultural history of migraine. Also 'pramfaces' - denigrating the working class?

Laurie Taylor on dissident Irish republicans, plus a tribute to sociologist Ulrich Beck.

Laurie Taylor examines the rights and wrongs of the Research Excellence Framework.

Laurie Taylor explores the way war and violence invades our lives. Also, riding the subway

Can self-help books help you to become a better you? Presented by Laurie Taylor.

Laurie Taylor presents a special edition that explores rituals at Christmas and beyond.

Fat gay men - resisting the stigma. Also, the masculine world of the butcher.