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Transforming Society podcast

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Brought to you by Bristol University Press and Policy Press, the Transforming Society podcast brings you conversations with our authors around social justice and global social challenges. We get to grips with the story their research tells, with a focus on the specific ways in which it could transform society for the better. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Working mothers and the work-life balance myth 10.10.2019 39:50

Zoe Young, author of 'Women's Work: How Mothers Manage Flexible Working in Careers and Family Life', speaks to Jess Miles about work-life balance being an unattainable dream and how choice is an illusion for professional mothers. They discuss how policy and organisation change can make flexible working arrangements 'work' for women and families, and for society more broadly. Find out more about th...

Dreams and life in the debt trap 12.09.2019 30:28

Based on the book, Life in the Debt Trap, this mini series of podcasts looks at what the day-to-day struggle is like for families in problem debt and how debt can bring people to dark places from which it's hard to escape. This episode explores Amara's story, her dreams, and how fragile these are when you're childhood is overshadowed by debt. Find out more about the book: https://policy.bristoluni...

Loss, grief and life in the debt trap 29.08.2019 33:37

Based on the book, Life in the Debt Trap, this mini series of podcasts looks at what the day-to-day struggle is like for families in problem debt and how debt can bring people to dark places from which it's hard to escape. This is Alex's story, which is about debt, and loss, and the way in which life can spiral out of control. Find out more about the book: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co....

Isolation and life in the debt trap 15.08.2019 37:24

Based on the book, Life in the Debt Trap, this mini-series of podcasts looks at what life is like for families stuck in problem debt, why they fall into debt and why it's hard to escape. This story is Stella's, about debt and isolation, and the impact that debt has across the whole family. Find out more about the book: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/life-in-the-debt-trap Intro music:...

Money - Mary Mellor 11.06.2019 33:26

Mary Mellor, author of Money, part of our British Sociological Association 21st Century Standpoints Series, talks with Jessica Miles from Bristol University Press about her book and the many myths about money. Find out more about the book: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/money Intro music: Cold by yoitrax | @yoitrax Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attributio...

Snobbery - David Morgan 28.03.2019 31:23

David Morgan, author of Snobbery, part of our British Sociological Association 21st Century Standpoints Series, talking about what snobbery is and why it has more series effects on society than we think. Find out more about the book: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/snobbery Intro music: Cold by yoitrax | @yoitrax Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3...

Making Sense of Brexit - Victor Seidler 04.03.2019 30:14

Victor Seidler, author of Making Sense of Brexit, talks with Jessica Miles from Bristol University Press about his book and the future of Brexit. Find out more about the book: https://policy.bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/making-sense-of-brexit Intro music: Cold by yoitrax | @yoitrax Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License creativecommons.org/lice...