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Discussing the book "The Great U-Turn: Corporate Restructuring and the Polarizing of America" with the author Ben Harrison

BROADCAST: Jan. 27, 1989 | DURATION: 00:52:34

Details

Broadcast Date
Jan. 27, 1989

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

Duration
52 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy

People

Business People Authors, Writers

Tags

Harrison, Bennett--Interviews Harrison, Bennett. Great u-turn. Corporate reorganizations--United States. Industrial relations--United States. Income distribution--United States. Economists--United States--20th century--Interviews Political science WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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