Thinking Allowed

The Ethnography Award 'Short List'

Laurie Taylor looks at academic research shortlisted for our new ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

Laurie Taylor on the home as a vehicle for self-expression. Also, the symbolic bathroom.