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Discussing the book "Twentieth century journey: 1930-1940" with the author William Shirer.
Writer and activist Paul Cowan discusses the Peace Corps and his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2
Discussing the book "An orphan in history: retrieving a Jewish legacy" with the author Paul Cowan.
In this interview with Random House President and CEO Bob Bernstein and James Mitchell, Editor-in-Chief of the new Random House Encyclopedia, the three gentlemen discuss the content and revolutionary layout of the single-volume 3,000 page tome, which was divided into 2 sections: the Colorpedia and the Alphapedia. Bernstein and Mitchell demonstrate how to use the encyclopedia and point out the explanatory diagrams throughout, which served a two-fold purpose: to catch the reader's attention, and then provide further information.
Studs Terkel and Billy Taylor discuss the book "Jazz Piano: History and Development". They discuss jazz musicians and the history of jazz music. Includes excerpts of drums, piano, and orchestra playing in the background.
Visiting Professor of History at the University of Chicago Denis Mack Smith discusses the book “Italy: Modern History.” Smith primarily focuses this discussion on the political history of Italy. Studs plays “Nabucco: Va’, pensiero (Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves)” - Robert Shaw.
Evolution and the future of the human race are among topics in Carl Sagan's and Ann Druyan's book, "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors: A Search for Who We Are." Included is an excerpt of the astronomer Harlow Shapley speaking at the beginning. Carl Sagan also reads an excerpt from the book at the end.
Alfred McCoy discusses the history of heroin trafficking within the context of American foreign policy.
Alfred McCoy discusses the history of heroin trafficking within the context of American foreign policy.