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Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

A Web Of Words

Professor Jean Aitchison examines the word-learning ability inbuilt in humans.

• 30 mins

Jean Aitchison - The Language Web

The World Wide Web

Professor Jean Aitchison looks at the way we use language.

• 30 mins

Patricia Williams - The Genealogy of Race

The Emperor's New Clothes

Professor Patricia Williams assesses the effect of social blindness about colour and race.

• 28 mins

Patricia Williams - The Genealogy of Race

The Pantomime of Race

Professor Williams explores 'racial voyeurism' and the denial of racial experiences.

• 28 mins

Patricia Williams - The Genealogy of Race

The Distribution Of Distress

Professor Williams examines the interaction of race and class in society.

• 28 mins

Patricia Williams - The Genealogy of Race

The War Between The Worlds

Professor Williams examines the impact of racialised science on attitudes to race.

• 28 mins

Patricia Williams - The Genealogy of Race

An Ordinary Brilliance: Parting the Waters, closing the wounds

Professor Williams explores solutions to prevent racism and reconcile racial tensions.

• 28 mins

John Keegan - War In Our World

War And Our World

Military historian John Keegan explores the impact warfare has had on modern times.

• 28 mins

John Keegan - War In Our World

The Origins Of War

John Keegan explores the origins of warfare, when combat first became purposeful.

• 28 mins

John Keegan - War In Our World

War and the State

John Keegan explores the evolving relationship between war and the nation state.

• 28 mins

John Keegan - War In Our World

War And The Individual

John Keegan considers the impact of battle on those who fight them.

• 28 mins

John Keegan - War In Our World

Can there be an end to war?

John Keegan considers how the causes of war are to be addressed and conflict resolved.

• 28 mins

Anthony Giddens - Runaway World

Globalisation:London

Professor Anthony Giddens examines the ways globalisation has affected our lives.

• 28 mins

Anthony Giddens - Runaway World

Tradition:Delhi

Professor Giddens looks at the links between tradition and fundamentalism.

• 28 mins

Anthony Giddens - Runaway World

Family: Washington DC

How do changing roles within the family promote democracy and economic development?

• 28 mins

Anthony Giddens - Runaway World

Democracy: London

Professor Giddens examines one of the most powerful ideas of the 20th century.

• 28 mins

Respect For The Earth

Governance

Chris Patten examines how governance affects sustainable development.

• 28 mins

Respect For The Earth

Biodiversity

Tom Lovejoy argues that biological diversity lies at the heart of sustainable development.

• 28 mins

Respect For The Earth

Business

Sir John Browne examines the role of business in delivering sustainable development.

• 28 mins

Respect For The Earth

Health & Population

Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland examines issues surrounding health in developing countries.

• 28 mins

Respect For The Earth

Poverty & Globalisation

Dr Vandana Shiva examines the impact of globalisation on the lives of ordinary people.

• 28 mins

Tom Kirkwood - The End Of Age

Brave Old World

Professor Tom Kirkwood explores the revolution in the human aging process.

• 28 mins

Tom Kirkwood - The End Of Age

Thread of Life

Professor Tom Kirkwood looks at a revolution in the life sciences.

• 28 mins

Tom Kirkwood - The End Of Age

Sex and Death

Professor Tom Kirkwood explores the connections between sex and death.

• 28 mins

Tom Kirkwood - The End Of Age

Making Choices

Professor Kirkwood discusses meeting the challenge of an older population.

• 28 mins

Tom Kirkwood - The End Of Age

New Directions

Professor Kirkwood argues that the longevity revolution has reached a turning-point.

• 28 mins

Onora O'Neill - A Question of Trust

Spreading Suspicion

Onora O'Neill asks whether there real evidence of a crisis of trust in society.

• 43 mins

Onora O'Neill - A Question of Trust

Trust and Terror

Onora O'Neill examines extreme situations where danger and terror undermine trust.

• 43 mins

Onora O'Neill - A Question of Trust

Called to Account

Onora O'Neill examines the quest for more accountability in government and institutions.

• 43 mins

Onora O'Neill - A Question of Trust

Trust and Transparency

Onora O'Neill examines how transparency and trust are related.

• 43 mins