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Christopher Lasch in conversation with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Sep. 20, 1984 | DURATION: 00:54:21

Synopsis

Discussing excellence in education with author, historian and cultural critic Christopher Lasch.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 20, 1984

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

Duration
54 minutes, 21 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education

People

Critics Authors, Writers Historians

Tags

Lasch, Christopher--Interviews Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Historians--United States--20th century--Interviews Critics--United States--20th century--Interviews Education--Aims and objectives Education--Evaluation. Education WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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