BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed

Thrift Chic; Thatcherism

'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'.

Laurie Taylor with a unique analysis of racism in communist and post-communist countries.

Weapon dogs - status canines as urban menace. Also, the Scottish subculture of 'neds'.

Laurie Taylor pays tribute to the work and legacy of the sociologist, Stan Cohen.

Organised crime in the UK - how has it changed? Also, the Italian Camorra.