http://www.socialsciencespace.com/2011/10/the-riots-of-summer-2011-seminar-organised-by-the-campaign-for-social-science/
Access the presentations from an event which took place at Gresham College, London on 13th October 2011. Podcast available soon.
The presentations cover 3 main themes:
How did we come to this? Is Britain “broken”? Were the rioters “just criminals”?
It also has some useful suggestions for further reading. Including links to articles and reports some free.
On the same theme released by the government this week:
Cabinet Office: The August riots in England – Understanding the involvement of young people which examines motivations and who was involved. http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/resource-library/august-riots-england-understanding-involvement-young-people
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