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Editorial

• The new insecurity   

Features

• No Hysteria: fears of crime are rational
  New research suggests that genuine fear of crime is lower than reported but that where it exists it fairly reflects the risk of falling victim.
• The Terrorist Threat to Britain
  What are the risks of major terrorist attacks on Britain and how well are we prepared to cope with them?
• How Green is the White Paper?
  How realistic is the white paper commitments and is the message over the future role of nuclear power a confused one?    

Opinions

• Taking the Heat Out of the Asylum Debate
  Behind the lurid headlines about asylum seekers there are important issues that need to be tackled.
• Opening up the Debate on Genomics
  Genomic research has a huge amount to contribute but widespread public distrust needs to be tackled by better communication and transparency.    

Profile

• Taking on a Taxing Challenge
  The IFS has earned an impeccable reputation for its expertise on taxation and public spending. All the more daunting for its new Director, who explains how it is developing its work in other areas.    

Research News

• Deadlier than the male? Women and networking
• Assessing the impact of doctorates in the workplace
• Europe's internal security and the problems of EU enlargement
• Still lairding it in the traditional way in the Highlands
• The wealth of nations - why are some countries richer than others?
• A better work-life balance? Homeworking is no panacea
• Creating the casino - the history of London's Foreign Exchange Market
• Routes out of poverty - understanding why the world's poor stay poor
• Not everybody wins from co-operative negotiations   

Looking Forward

• A selection of new ESRC-funded research