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    Wine tasting; US philanthropy

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    US philanthropic foundations, and the changing language of wine tasting.

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    1. Why Love Hurts

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      Laurie Taylor investigates the pain of love from a sociological perspective.

    2. Hebden Bridge; neighbours

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      Laurie Taylor explores the fortunes of Hebden Bridge. Also, a social history of neighbours

    3. Nationhood; recognising transgender

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      Transgender body modifications and latent nationalism, subjects of two prize-winning books

    4. Raoul Moat - the media story; Indian sex workers

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      Available since Tue, 1 May 2012.

      Raoul Moat - the media story, and prostitutes in Calcutta.

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In an extended interview Laurie Taylor speaks to Britain's leading cultural theorist, Stuart Hall.

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