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Dr Geoff Bunn features comic book heroes and science in his history of the lie detector.
Former director of the London School of Economics Professor Anthony Giddens examines how globalisation is reshaping our lives and what the social and political impact may be.
5/5 Professor Giddens examines one of the most powerful ideas of the 20th century.
First broadcast: 05 May 1999
4/5 How do changing roles within the family promote democracy and economic development?
First broadcast: 28 Apr 1999
3/5 Professor Giddens looks at the links between tradition and fundamentalism.
First broadcast: 21 Apr 1999
1/5 Professor Anthony Giddens examines the ways globalisation has affected our lives.
First broadcast: 07 Apr 1999
5/5 Professor Giddens examines one of the most powerful ideas of the 20th century.
Wed 5 May 1999 09:00 BBC Radio 4
Download the Reith Lectures by Anthony Giddens via the Reith Lectures Archive 1976 - 2010 podcast. There is also a podcast featuring broadcasts from 1948 - 1975.
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