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Ben Bowles

Lecturer in Social Anthropology at SOAS, University of London, Course Lecturer at Fordham University, and Research Fellow at the Open University’s Centre for Policing Research and Learning. His research interests include economic and political anthropology, and the anthropology of the UK.

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Mar 21, 2025 • 1h 10min

Ben Bowles, "Boaters of London: Alternative Living on the Water" (Berghahn Books, 2024)

Ben Bowles, a Lecturer in Social Anthropology and researcher, explores the fascinating world of London's boaters. He shares his transformative journey of living on water, uncovering the dynamics of community and governance among this unique subculture. Bowles discusses how these itinerant lifestyles challenge traditional state interactions and the complexities of self-sufficiency. His insights reveal the tension between independence and state support, while celebrating the sustainability and diversity of life afloat in urban landscapes.