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The Lives of Others
Anthropologists discuss the status of their discipline, its ethics, responsibilities and practices, and how their long-term research seeks to illuminate our lives by looking at the lives of others
First Broadcast17 Nov 2008
Latest Broadcast21 Nov 2008
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The Essay
Prof John Gledhill discusses the responsibilities of anthropologists in the field.
Nov 2008
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Rebecca Cassidy looks at the social life of betting shops and doing anthropology 'at home'
Nov 2008
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Adam Kuper asks to what extent are we still influenced by our own culture.
Nov 2008
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Laura Piacentini on how Russia's prisons provide insights into our growing jail population
Nov 2008
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Prof Maurice Bloch reflects on his work in Madagascar with Malagasy villagers.
Nov 2008