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Discussing the book "The lean years: politics in a time of scarcity"

BROADCAST: May. 20, 1980 | DURATION: 01:01:02

Synopsis

Discussing the book "The lean years: politics in a time of scarcity" with the author Richard Barnett.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 20, 1980

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

Duration
1 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Barnet, Richard Lean years. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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