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Tom Gill: Homeless in Japan

Four Thought Series 1
Episode 6 of 6

Social anthropologist Professor Tom Gill recalls some memorable incidents he witnessed during his fieldwork with homeless people in Japan.

Tom Gill, a professor of social anthropology, recalls some memorable and unsettling incidents he witnessed during his fieldwork with homeless people in Japan and explores the implications of the experience.

Recorded live at the RSA in London, Four Thought is unscripted, thought-provoking and entertaining, with a personal dimension.

Producer: Giles Edwards.

15 minutes

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Wed 9 Mar 2011 20:45
麻豆社 Radio 4

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