Session: Tuesday 8th July Evening (20.30 - 22.00)

Title: Laurie Taylor: Madness in Their Methodology

Convenor:

Professor Rosalind Edwards (University of Southampton)

Abstract Details

In this talk, Laurie Taylor will provide an introduction to a number of social scientists whose unusual and sometimes frankly deviant approach to social science research has not only informed the discipline but also enhanced the meaning of life. Laurie’s weekly satirical column on university life has appeared in the Times Higher Education Supplement for the last 33 years. He presents BBC Radio 4's ‘Thinking Allowed’, looking at society and social change, and a Sky Arts television interview programme. Laurie is a visiting professor at Birkbeck College, University of London, and the University of Arts and Westminster University.

The level of the session is: Accessible

Presentation details

Presentation 1

Start time: 20:30

Presentation title:Laurie Taylor: Madness in Their Methodology

Author: Professor Laurie Taylor (Broadcaster and columnist)