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Alexander Cockburn discusses his book “The Fate of the Forest: Developers, Destroyers, and Defenders of the Amazon”

BROADCAST: Nov. 20, 1989 | DURATION: 00:51:05

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Synopsis

Author and journalist Alexander Cockburn discusses his book “The Fate of the Forest: Developers, Destroyers, and Defenders of the Amazon.” Cockburn discusses the detrimental effects of deforestation not only on the environment, but for the indigenous groups, such as the Kayapo people, as well. Studs plays "Cancão Da Terra (Song of the Earth)" - Zelia Barbosa (1968).

Details

Broadcast Date
Nov. 20, 1989

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
51 minutes, 5 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting Environment, Ecology Advocacy

People

Academics Authors, Writers Journalists

Tags

Cockburn, Alexander--Interviews Cockburn, Alexander. Fate of the forest. Deforestation--Amazon River Region. Rain forest conservation--Amazon River Region. Rain forest ecology--Amazon River Region. Authors, Irish--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs. Environmental activism Global warming Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines), 1908-1973 Indigenous peoples rights Twain, Mark, 1835-1910 Kayapo people Posey, Darrell Addison, 1947-2001 Hecht, Susanna B. Rubber tapping Amazon rainforest Mendes, Chico, 1944-1988 Thatcher, Margaret Socialism. National healthcare Land reform

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