Civic Core - Public convenience
Laurie Taylor looks at new research into the public convenience and discusses the notion of a civic core - who volunteers in their community and how.
Laurie Taylor talks to Professor Harvey Molotch from New York University about his book examining public conveniences from a sociological, architectural and town planning perspective. Laurie also discusses the idea of a 'civic core'- who volunteers in their community and how? - and talks to Professor John Mohan about his research paper exploring volunteerism. They are joined by Professor Su Maddock.
Producer Chris Wilson.
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- Wed 24 Nov 2010 16:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4
- Mon 29 Nov 2010 00:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
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