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Understanding the English riots of 2011

Consolidate your learning with activities that will enhance the article you have just read. Stephen Reicher asks the questions

Use the internet to conduct a detailed analysis of the political response to the riots
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In the article we explored the ways in which politicians, the media and commentators talked about the English riots of August 2011. We analysed how their approach differs from a scientific approach to the explanation of behaviour. Notably, we addressed:

■ the way in which claims are made without supporting evidence

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