David Cameron's imported an economist to teach him to nudge people.  I'd say it was more complicated than that, but it isn't really.  Is it really too much to admit that economics is always the same old bork and actually invest in some more nuanced and human-centric social theory?  (not you, Rural Studies). 

A nice reflection in THE from Peter Taylor-Gooby about Sennett & Cobb's The Hidden Injuries of Class. 

I did promise to eradicate TB from this blog, but there might happen to be another rather good review from the TLS.  (Not currently behind a paywall). 

And another book about Leeds United.