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Barbara Ehrenreich discusses her book "Fear of Falling: The Inner Life of the Middle Class"

BROADCAST: Sep. 18, 1989 | DURATION: 00:54:10

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Fear of Falling: The Inner Life of the Middle Class" (published by Pantheon) with the author, political essayist Barbara Ehrenreich.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 18, 1989

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

Duration
54 minutes, 10 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology Anthropology & Sociology

People

Journalists Authors, Writers

Tags

Ehrenreich, Barbara--Interviews Ehrenreich, Barbara. Fear of falling. Middle class--Attitudes.--United States Women journalists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ehrenreich, Barbara,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Professional middle class American society Social classes Class prejudice Political essayists American authors Political activists American journalists

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