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Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress", part 2

BROADCAST: May. 1, 1967 | DURATION: 00:20:11

Synopsis

Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Empty Fortress: Infantile Autism and the Birth of the Self," and his theories on Autism, the cause of and how to treat the disorder.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 1, 1967

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 58 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
20 minutes, 11 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health Science and Science Writers

People

Social Scientists Authors, Writers Medical personnel

Tags

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