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Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The Informed Heart: Autonomy in a mass age" ; part 1

BROADCAST: Apr. 1, 1961 | DURATION: 00:32:49

Synopsis

Bruno Bettelheim discusses his book "The informed heart: Autonomy in a mass age". The book chronicles his time in concentration camps in Germany during World War II and discusses the dangers of the advancement of technology and how a totalitarian government impacts the personality of its' people.

Details

Broadcast Date
Apr. 1, 1961

Physical Format
2 sound tape reels (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 49 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health World War II Literature

People

Social Scientists

Tags

Bettelheim, Bruno--Interviews Psychologists--United States--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Bettelheim, Bruno,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Concentration camps Psychoanalysis Autism The Orthogenic School for Disturbed Children

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