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Ralph Ellison American novelist and literary critic discusses his life and writing
1970 Ralph Ellison, winner of the National Book Award for Fiction for his book "Invisible Man," discusses his early life and education and his life as a writer and lifetime scholar. He speaks on being a musician (trumpet), the joy of music and the Church and how they fit into the lives of African Americans.
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Philip Stern discusses his book "The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial"
1970 *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Philip M. Stern discusses his new book "Lawyers on Trial"
Dec. 5, 1980 After enrolling in law school at age 49, Stern breaks down the double-standards and monopoly power of the legal profession.
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Philip M. Stern discusses his book "The Oppenheimer Case: Security on Trial"
1970 *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Philip Hilts discusses his book "Behavior Mod"
Oct. 3, 1974 Philip Hilts, an author and journalist, discusses behavior modification and it advantages and dangers. He delves into B. F. Skinner and Ivan Pavlov's work and explains how behavior modification is used today. Hilts discusses cases used in prisons, schools, and workplaces. Hilts also talks about typical medications given to children who are said to experience hyperactivity.
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Phil Donahue talks about his book "Donahue: My Own Story"
Feb. 1, 1980 Mr. Donahue talks about the audience and the guests of his talk show, and the changes that have come for the groups he talked with (women, homosexual persons, minorities, political freedoms).
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Peter van der Linde discusses his book “Time Bomb”
Mar. 1978 Discussing the book "Time bomb" with the author Peter Van der Linde.
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Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure"
Aug. 1, 1967 Peter Lyon discusses the book "Success Story: The Life and Times of S. S. McClure." Includes recitation of "Immortality" by William Jennings Bryan.
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Peter Lyon discusses his book "To Hell in a Day Coach: An Exasperated Look at American Railways"
May. 9, 1968 Author Peter Lyon discusses his book "To Hell in a Day Coach: An Exasperated Look at American Railways".*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"
Jun. 21, 1982 Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.
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Paul Theroux discusses his book "Mosquito Coast"
Feb. 23, 1982 Discussing the book "Mosquito coast" with the author novelist Paul Theroux.
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Paul Cowan discusses his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2
May. 4, 1970 Writer and activist Paul Cowan discusses the Peace Corps and his book "The Making of an UnAmerican", part 2
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Paul Cowan discusses his book "The Making of an UnAmerican," part 1
May. 4, 1970 Writer and activist Paul Cowan discusses the events and experiences that inspired his book "The Making of an UnAmerican," part 1.