Reader in Sociology in the University of London
This is the first talk in the series entitled ' Living Together : The Social Groups to which we belong '. In these talks Dr. H. A. Mess, now Reader in Sociology in the University of London, and previously for many years Director of the Tyneside Council of Social Service, is going to talk about the way in which we are all inevitably affected by the people we have to live with-our families, our playmates and neighbours, our fellow workers, the members of our own class, political party, religious organisation, nation, and so on. We may dislike belonging to any or all of these groups, and do our best to keep clear of them. This is more than difficult, it is impossible. The very effort some of us make to get away from social groupings changes our attitude to life and its circumstances.
These talks have been arranged particularly with the needs of Wireless Discussion Groups in mind. Listeners wishing to know more about Wireless Discussion Groups should write to the Education Officer at the nearest BBC station, and he will provide them with information on how to start a group, and also with a syllabus of this and other series of talks.