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Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis"

BROADCAST: May. 20, 1976 | DURATION: 00:54:03

Synopsis

Biologist and author Barry Commoner discusses his book "The Poverty of Power: Energy and the Economic Crisis."

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 20, 1976

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.50 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 3 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Environment, Ecology Technology

People

Authors, Writers Scientists Educators

Tags

Commoner, Barry, 1917---Interviews Commoner, Barry, 1917- Poverty of power. Energy policy--United States. Authors, American. Power resources Audiotapes. Radio programs. Commoner, Barry, 1917-,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Energy crisis Renewable energy Solar energy Thermodynamics American labor Capitalism Capital Nuclear energy Farmers Transportation Public transportation Socialism Democratic socialism public policy

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