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Stuart Hall (1932-2014)

A tribute to the leading cultural theorist Stuart Hall, who died this week. Laurie Taylor explores his life, influence and legacy.

In memory of Stuart Hall: a special programme paying tribute to the leading cultural theorist and former director of the Birmingham Centre for Cultural Studies. A pioneer of 'multiculturalism', he documented the changing character of 'post Imperial' British society. Laurie Taylor is joined by Caspar Melville, Lecturer in Global Creative and Cultural Industries at SOAS, Baroness Lola Young and Jeremy Gilbert, editor of the journal, New Formations. They explore Stuart Hall's life, influence and legacy.

Producer: Jayne Egerton.

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Mon 17 Feb 2014 00:15

Caspar Melville

Lecturer in Global Creative and Cultural Industries at the School of Oriental and African Studies, London

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Lola Young

Baroness Young of Hornsey, OBE, British actress, author, and Crossbench peer

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Windrush Echos (Soundings)
Gail Lewis, Baroness Lola Young (Editors)
Publisher: Lawrence & Wishart LtdΜύ
ISBN-10: 085315886X
ISBN-13: 978-0853158868

Jeremy Gilbert

Professor of Cultural and Political Theory and Editor of the journal New Formations

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Common Ground: Democracy and Collectivity in an Age of Individualism
Publisher: Pluto Press (8 Nov 2013)
ISBN-10: 0745325327
ISBN-13: 978-0745325323

Ethnography Award

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TheseΜύare now being reviewed by the judges for the Award, Professor Dick Hobbs, Professor Henrietta Moore, Dr Louise Westmarland, Professor Bev Skeggs. The Chair is Professor Laurie Taylor. (Please do not contact any judges directly).

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The judges will be looking for work which displays flair, originality and clarity, alongside sound methodology. The work should make a significant contribution to knowledge and understanding in the relevant area of research.

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The panel of judges will select six finalists, and from that shortlist the judges will select an overall winner who will be awarded a prize of Β£1000.

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  • Wed 12 Feb 2014 16:00
  • Mon 17 Feb 2014 00:15

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