ESRC Society Today

Fifty years ago the age of international travel was heralded by BOAC and the world's first transatlantic jet passenger service to New York. Since then we have taken to the skies and landed in remote corners of the world in ever increasing numbers. Has this mass movement made us more open to other people ­ or has it merely served to cement cultural divisions?

• The importance of being there - Martin Davidson CMG
• A new culture experience - Mark tanzer
• Locals and cosmopolitans - Professor Anthony Heath
• The people's movement - Bridget Anderson
• The golden age of tourism - Simon Clader