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Scientists Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health
  • Dr. Christopher Riche Evans discusses dreams, the human brain, and computers

    1966

    Psychologist and computer scientist Dr. Christopher Riche Evans discusses dreams, the human brain, and computers. [Last minute and a half is a different interview. No mention of the subject.]

  • Oliver Sacks

    Oliver W. Sacks talks with Studs Terkel

    Mar. 15, 1995

    Discussing the book "An Anthropologist on Mars: Seven Paradoxical Tales" (published by Knopf) with the author, neurologist Dr. Oliver Sacks.

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses his patients from the book "The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat"; part 2

    Dec. 4, 1985

    Dr. Oliver W. Sacks details his experiences and approaches to helping patients with various intellectual and physical neurological disorders; part 2.

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses deaf experiences as detailed in his book "Seeing Voices"

    Oct. 26, 1990

    Dr. Oliver W. Sacks discusses people and concepts presented in his book "Seeing Voices"; the interview is for the paperback release.

  • Discussing the book "Malignant neglect" with the author Joseph Highland

    May. 31, 1979

    Discussing the book "Malignant neglect" with the author Joseph Highland.

  • Dr. Joseph Burkhalter and Dr. Charles Price talk with Studs about Pharmaceutical Chemistry ; part 1

    1964

    Studs has a conversation with Dr. Charles Price, American Chemical Society president and chairman of chemistry department at University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Joseph Burkhalter, Professor of pharmaceutical chemistry at University of Michigan, and chairman of American Chemical Society's division of medicinal chemistry. Dr. Price And Dr. Burkhardter discuss the drug industry and working with the government to develop pharmaceutical medicines. Both doctors voice the debate about creation of nuclear technology and how that impacted science in general. (part 1)

  • Dr. Joseph Burkhalter and Dr. Charles Price talk with Studs about Pharmaceutical Chemistry ; part 2

    1964

    Studs has a conversation with Dr. Charles Price, American Chemical Society president and chairman of chemistry department at University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Joseph Burkhalter, Professor of pharmaceutical chemistry at University of Michigan, and chairman of American Chemical Society's division of medicinal chemistry. Dr. Price And Dr. Burkhardter discuss the drug industry and working with the government to develop pharmaceutical medicines. Both doctors voice the debate about creation of nuclear technology and how that impacted science in general.

  • Oliver W. Sacks discusses the history of ASL and deaf community

    Sep. 21, 1989

    Dr. Oliver W. Sacks talks about the treatment of deaf people throughout history and the development of ASL as written in his book "Seeing Voices".

  • Dr. Theodor Rosebury

    Dr. Theodor Rosebury discusses his book "Life on Man"

    1969

    Dr. Theodor Rosebury dissects cultural ideas around cleanliness and shame as presented in his book "Life of Man".

  • Dr. Theodor Rosebury

    Dr. Theodor Rosebury discusses his book "Microbes and Morals" and the cultural history of communicable diseases and infections

    1970

    Dr. Theodor Rosebury discusses the history and myths of communicable and sexually transmitted infections, how they are represented in media, and the impact of shame.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements

    Apr. 29, 1985

    Discussing Nicaragua with author and activist Dr. Charles Clements.

  • Interview with Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber

    May. 20, 1986

    Interviewing Vietnam veterans and peace activists Dr. Charles Clements and Asa Baber.

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