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Discussing the book "A Miracle, A Universe: Settling Accounts with Torturers" with the author, journalist and nonfiction novelist Lawrence Weschler

BROADCAST: Apr. 20, 1990 | DURATION: 00:50:15

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Broadcast Date
Apr. 20, 1990

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

Duration
50 minutes, 15 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - General Journalism & Broadcasting Advocacy Law, Crime, Prison World History & Politics

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Authors, Writers Journalists

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Weschler, Lawrence--Interviews Weschler, Lawrence. Miracle, a universe. Political persecution--Brazil. Political persecution--Uruguay. Human rights--Brazil. Human rights--Uruguay. Torture--Brazil. Torture--Uruguay. Civil-military relations--Brazil Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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