http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/thinkingallowed/Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works and discusses current ideas on how we live today.Laurie Taylor explores the latest research into how society works and discusses current ideas on how we live today.BBC Radio 4BBCpodcast.support@bbc.co.uken-gb720http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/assets/artwork/ta.jpghttp://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/factual/thinkingallowed/(C) BBC 2009Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:38:25 +0000journalists, news, world, BBC, foreign, politicsjournalists, news, world, BBC, foreign, politicsnononadultHow does a country's international reputation affect its economy and its political power? The diplomatic advisor, Simon Anholt ranks 50 countries world wide in terms of their reputation each year, he tells Laurie who is at the top and who languishes at the bottom, and why. Ethno-theme parks; Native American casinos; and Kalahari Bushmen attempting to profits from their traditional medicinal plants. All modern examples of how ethnic identity has become a commodity in today's global market place. John and Jean Comaroff tell Laurie about the effect it has on indigenous cultures.How does a country's international reputation affect its economy and its political power? The diplomatic advisor, Simon Anholt ranks 50 countries world wide in terms of their reputation each year, he tells Laurie who is at the top and who languishes...How does a country's international reputation affect its economy and its political power? The diplomatic advisor, Simon Anholt ranks 50 countries world wide in terms of their reputation each year, he tells Laurie who is at the top and who languishes at the bottom, and why. Ethno-theme parks; Native American casinos; and Kalahari Bushmen attempting to profits from their traditional medicinal plants. All modern examples of how ethnic identity has become a commodity in today's global market place. John and Jean Comaroff tell Laurie about the effect it has on indigenous cultures.Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:12:00 +000028:16http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/ta/ta_20100203-1712.mp3http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/radio4/ta/ta_20100203-1712b.mp3BBC Radio 4