BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed

Middle Class Enclaves and Escapes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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