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Discussing the book "The New American Poverty," with the author Michael Harrington

BROADCAST: May. 1, 1984 | DURATION: 00:44:07

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 1, 1984

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

Duration
44 minutes, 7 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Advocacy American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy

People

Social Scientists Social Reformers Authors, Writers

Tags

Harrington, Michael, 1928---Interviews Harrington, Michael, 1928-. New American poverty. Poor--United States Economic assistance, Domestic--United States Political scientists--United States--20th century--Interviews Political activists--United States--20th century--Interviews WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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