The Mafia - organised crime

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The Mafia - organised crime

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Sep 20, 2017

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The Mafia and organised crime from Sicily to Japan and the UK

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Sep 20, 2017

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Supermax - Western Rule: Laurie Taylor explores the growth of high security prisons in America. by Thinking Allowed
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Liverpool Football Club - Au Pairs: Laurie Taylor discusses a new study of au pairs in the UK and examines Liverpool FC. by Thinking Allowed
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Cemetery Taboo - The City: New research on cemetery etiquette and on the future of cities. by Thinking Allowed
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19/01/2011: The impact of paramilitary punishment attacks on the young delinquents of Belfast. by Thinking Allowed
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Working men's health practices - Plastic surgery in Brazil: Laurie discusses cosmetic surgery in Brazil and the health of British working men. by Thinking Allowed
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Happy families? - Science's first mistake: Laurie Taylor discusses the family and why we should be sceptical about science. by Thinking Allowed
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Secrets of Capitalism - Religion and Science: Eeconomist Ha-Joon Chang tries to expose the 'myths' of free-market capitalism. by Thinking Allowed
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Cuban Cure - Moral Panics: Laurie explores Cuba's success in developing world-beating bioscience. Also moral panics. by Thinking Allowed
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French culture - Network Nudge: Laurie explores the decline in French culture and the power of networks. by Thinking Allowed
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Irregular and undocumented workers - America's death penalty: Why does the US support capital punishment? Also, illegal workers in the UK. by Thinking Allowed
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Softer masculinity in the sixth form - Dr Who: Is Doctor Who political? Laurie explores the notion of an historical anti-American bias. by Thinking Allowed
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Utopia: Laurie Taylor explores new ideas about Utopia. by Thinking Allowed
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Civic Core - Public convenience: Laurie Taylor examines new research into the public convenience. by Thinking Allowed
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Economic migration and happiness - Hairdressing and emotional labour: Laurie Taylor discusses being paid to be nice and explores migration versus happiness. by Thinking Allowed
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26/01/2011: Ronald Dworkin and Anthony Grayling on liberty versus equality. by Thinking Allowed
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02/02/2011: The growth in second home ownership and the cult of the bike. by Thinking Allowed
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