Boxing styles UK vs US - Why nations fail episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 7, 2012 · 28 MIN

Boxing styles UK vs US - Why nations fail

from Thinking Allowed · host BBC Radio 4

Why do some nations remain mired in poverty whilst others thrive? A new book argues that the clue to prosperity has less to do with a country's climate, culture and geography than with the inclusivity of its institutions. Authoritarian regimes may succeed in the short run, but long term wealth is only ensured by secure private property, the rule of law and democracy. James Robinson, Professor of Government at Harvard University, discusses his thesis with Laurie Taylor. They're joined by Paul Collier, Professor of Economics at Oxford University. Also 'A Straight Left against a Slogging Ruffian' - the origins of different boxing styles in the UK and US. Research by, Kasia Boddy, an English lecturer at University College, London, explores the boxing boom in the years leading up to the First World War. How did anxieties about the pre-war balance of power turn into a debate on the pros and cons of English versus American styles of boxing? And does this cultural clash about sporting technique still get played out today? Producer: Jayne Egerton.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 7, 2012

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Boxing styles UK vs US - Why nations fail

0:00 28:14

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Thinking Allowed?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this Thinking Allowed episode published?

This episode was published on March 7, 2012.

Can I download this Thinking Allowed episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!