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Discussing the book "The Mountain People" with the author, anthropologist Colin Turnbull ; part 2

BROADCAST: Mar. 15, 1973 | DURATION: 00:51:32

Synopsis

Studs Terkel continues his discussion with Colin Turnbull and expands upon the effect that colonial powers redrawing boundary lines had upon the Iks. The Iks refusal to move created a loveless environment for the Iks in one generation. This is made clear when Turnbull describes a dying man's request of Turnbull for a cup of tea and the tea is stolen from the man's hands by a family member for the taste of tea and the earthenware. Comparisons are made by Terkel and Turnbull to descriptions made by Indian actress Shanta Gandhi who discusses the Bengal Famine and Edward T Hall, Northwestern University anthropologist's discussion on Boston urban renewal with the Iks.

Details

Broadcast Date
Mar. 15, 1973

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

Duration
51 minutes, 32 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology

People

Scientists

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Turnbull, Colin M.--Interviews Turnbull, Colin M. Mountain people. Ik (African people) Bengal famine Anthropologists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Turnbull, Colin M.,-- interviewee Gandhi, Santa, 1917- Hall, Edward T. (Edward Twitchell), 1914-2009

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