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Thinking Allowed: Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village

04/12/2013

Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village

BBC Radio 4 - Thinking Allowed, Tooth Loss; Communist Utopia in a Spanish Village

Laurie hears about an egalitarian enclave in Andalucia. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.

Laurie Taylor hears about attempts to create an egalitarian community after the death of General Franco. Also, the meaning of tooth loss.

Communist 'utopia' in a Spanish village. Laurie Taylor talks to the writer, Dan Hancox, about his research into a tiny community in Andalucia which set out to create an egalitarian enclave after the demise of General Franco. Does the reality match the dream? They're joined by the social geographer, Helen Jarvis. Also, the health researcher, Nicolette Rousseau, discusses the experience and meaning of tooth loss and replacement.

Producer:Jayne Egerton.

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