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Convivial Encounters in Cosmetic Surgery Tourism
The Sociological Review has published a blog post by Professor Ruth Holliday documenting the experiences of three ‘patient-consumers’ seeking cosmetic surgery outside of their home countries.
A century of sociology at Leeds
The history of sociology at Leeds is far deeper and more nuanced than is reflected in mainstream histories. A group of academics began researching the history of sociology at Leeds two years ago.
Busting the myth of the 'white working class'
New research led by School of Sociology and Social Policy academics and UK’s leading race equality think tank has highlighted growing racial and ethnic diversity in Northern towns and cities.
Northern Notes blog: The Poetics of Academic Writing
In the latest post on Northern Notes blog, Dr Rodanthi Tzanelli reconsiders the politics and poetics of academic writing in an age of uncertainty over personal values and commitments.
Northern Notes Blog: Introducing the new Centre for Transdisciplinary Methodology
The latest Northern Notes blog post explains the importance of transdisciplinary research and the aims of the new Centre for Transdisciplinary Methodology at the University of Leeds.