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Discussing the book "Full House: The Spread of Excellence from Plato to Darwin" with the author and paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould

BROADCAST: Oct. 1, 1996 | DURATION: 00:52:55

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 1, 1996

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

Duration
52 minutes, 55 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers

People

Scientists

Tags

Gould, Stephen Jay--Interviews Gould, Stephen Jay. Full house. Evolution (Biology) Natural history Excellence. Nature Paleontologists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Gould, Stephen Jay,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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