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Challenging Myths and Understanding Society event at the British Library 15th October

October 3, 2013 1296

Join Professor Ivor Gaber and Professor John Holmwood as they discuss why people believe the social myths that they do and why are politicians tempted to rely on anecdote not evidence?  Chaired by Professor Dame Janet Finch. More details and tickets: http://www.bl.uk/whatson/events/event152253.html

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