Boris Johnson’s assertion is based on a much misunderstood claim by Margaret Thatcher that there’s no such thing as society, but many sociologists would agree with her.
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PhD Candidate in Media and Journalism, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Doctoral Researcher, School of Health and Life Sciences, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor in Media, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Senior Research Fellow, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Research Fellow, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Lecturer in Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Lecturer in Tourism & Events, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor of Marketing and Sustainable Business at the British School of Fashion (GCU London), Glasgow Caledonian University
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Lecturer and Programme Leader, BA International Tourism and Events Management, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Senior Lecturer in Law, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Lecturer in Networking and Security, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Professor Health Behaviour Dynamics of People, Places and Systems, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Director Mary Robinson Centre for Climate Justice, Glasgow Caledonian University
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Lecturer in Politics, Glasgow Caledonian University
