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Studs Terkel discusses the Iks as described in "Mountain People" with author and anthropologist Colin Turnbull ; part 2
Mar. 15, 1973 Studs Terkel continues his discussion with Colin Turnbull and expands upon the effect that colonial powers redrawing boundary lines had upon the Iks. The Iks refusal to move created a loveless environment for the Iks in one generation. This is made clear when Turnbull describes a dying man's request of Turnbull for a cup of tea and the tea is stolen from the man's hands by a family member for the taste of tea and the earthenware.
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Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth"
Mar. 15, 1983 Discussing the book "Margaret Mead and Samoa the making and unmaking of an anthropological myth" with the author Derek Freeman.
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Studs Terkel discusses the Ik tribe as described in "Mountain People" with author and anthropologist Colin M. Turnbull ; part 1
Mar. 15, 1973 A generation ago, the Iks displayed the human values of devotion to family, caring of the elderly, young, sick, and compassion for human suffering. With the loss of territory and increasing population coupled with limited mobility, the Iks suffered a reversal of compassion and in order to survive became mean, despicable, and inhumane. Examples are drawn from Turnbull's book, "Mountain People" as discussed with the author. Comparisons of the Iks to United States society are drawn.
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Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy"
Jun. 18, 1979 Scientist and educator Dr. Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Politics of Energy." Main topics include nuclear energy, solar energy, renewable energy and the future of energy.
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Radio and television personality Dave Garroway discusses jazz music
Jun. 11, 1974 Studs Terkel and Dave Garroway intertwine jazz music with conversation. The voices of Doris Day, Peggy Lee, Charlie Ventura, Duke Ellington, Erroll Garner, and Nellie Lutcher are heard between conversations ranging from Garroway's start in radio while in the United States Navy. Garroway discusses the changing technology and the thrill of it. Also includes the progress that has been made in race relations and the death of Duke Ellington.
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R. Buckminster (Richard ) Fuller talks with Studs Terkel
Jan. 20, 1965 A sprawling conversation with R. Buckminster Fuller including his great aunt Margaret Fuller, future communication, the nature of work, human nature, and physics.
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Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis"
May. 20, 1976 Biologist and author Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis."
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Margaret Mead discusses different cultures, anthropology, and society
1965 Margaret Mead discusses different cultures, anthropology, and society. Margaret Mead discusses topics such as immigrants, American society, poverty, and population explosion.
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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.