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The Ethnography Award 'Short List'
Laurie Taylor looks at academic research shortlisted for our new annual ethnography award.
British working class gardens - Why England fails (at football)
Exploring a hidden horticultural history, and why England fails at international football.
The End of Capitalism; Reforming Capitalism
What is the future of our market-driven economy? Presented by Laurie Taylor.
Kissing; The British Hitman
Laurie Taylor explores the cultural meaning and history of the romantic kiss.
Poverty and 'Shame'; Small-Scale Technology in India
The psycho-social effects of being poor. Also, small-scale technology in modern India.
Race in Police Disciplinaries; Protestant Fishermen in Scotland
Perceptions about ethnic minority officers. Also, evangelical fishermen in Scotland.
Post-Katrina New Orleans; The Capitalist Personality
Laurie investigates New Orleans' disaster relief failure. Also, the capitalist personality
Elite Graduates in France and UK; Surnames and Social Mobility
Laurie Taylor asks how much of our fate is tied to our parents' and grandparents' status.
Generational Divide; Webcam
Laurie explores how webcams are changing human life. Also, the 'generational' divide.
The Great Indoors
Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.
