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A conversation with John Nichols

BROADCAST: Sep. 29, 1981 | DURATION: 00:50:49

Synopsis

The novelist discusses The Nirvana Blues, part of a trilogy of stories about New Mexico which also includes The Milagro Beanfield War and The Magic Journey. This program includes an excerpt of an interview with two west coast farmers, George Balas and Jessie de la Cruz, about fast foods’ effects on agriculture and farming in Western United States.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 29, 1981

Duration
50 minutes, 49 seconds

Topics

Literature Latino/a/x and Hispanic Culture & History

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Radio programs Nichols, John Nirvana blues. Authors, American Audiotapes Agribusiness Farming Agriculture New Mexico Gentrification Class structure in America Middle class families Working class Capitalism--United States.

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