In his book, Solitude: A Return to the Self, the British author and psychiatrist explores the importance of time spent alone and how this fuels creativity. This program also includes a recording of Carl Sandburg reading poetry.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Discussing "The Damnedest Radical: The Life and World of Ben Reitman, Chicago's Celebrated Social Reformer, Hobo King, and Whorehouse Physician," (published by University of Illinois Press) with the author Roger Bruns.

The English novelist began his writing career after having established a medical practice in Kent. Here, he discusses his time in the Royal Army Medical Corps as well as his careers in medicine, literature, and academia.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

Discussing the book "The Political Life of Children" (published by Atlantic Monthly Press) with the author, child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

Discussing the book "The Spiritual Life of Children" (published by Houghton Mifflin) with the author, child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

Interviewing author and child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Coles.

Discussing the book "Science and Human Values," with author and physician Jacob Bronowski. This program can also be found as T1084.

Discussing the book "Missile Envy: The Arms Race and Nuclear War," (published by Murrow) with the author, humanist and physician Dr. Helen Caldicott. Program also includes the opening of Studs' inaugural address.

Discussing the book "Empty Fortress; Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," (published by Free Press) with the author, child psychologist Dr. Bruno Bettelheim. This program is an edited version of T1839 A&B.

Discussing the book "Empty Fortress; Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," (published by Free Press) with the author, child psychologist Dr. Bruno Bettelheim.

Discussing Intern by Doctor X, the candid journal written by Dr. Alan Nourse, who published under a pen name to protect his identity.