Thinking Allowed

Thinking Allowed

Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works and discusses current ideas on how we live today.

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  • Burglary and Milk

    Wed, 17 Mar 10

    Duration:
    29 mins

    Why have the figures for household burglary halved in the last ten years? James Treadwell has been speaking to criminals and has an idea why. Also how have our attitudes to milk changed since the practice of drinking it became widespread in western society. Laurie talks to Peter Atkins and Harry West.

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