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Discussing the book, "How Children Fail," and interviewing the author John Holt ; part 1

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:54:33

Synopsis

Educator John Caldwell Holt discusses his book, "How Children Fail," part 1.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58 min.) : 10 1/2 in., 1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 33 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Childhood & Youth Education

People

Educators

Tags

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