Discussing the book "When Work Disappears: The World of the New Urban Poor" with the author, sociologist William Julius Wilson

BROADCAST: Oct. 3, 1996 | DURATION: 00:49:25

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 3, 1996

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

Duration
49 minutes, 25 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

African American History & Culture Working, Labor, Economy American History & Politics

People

Social Scientists Authors, Writers

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WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Wilson, William J, , 1935---Interviews Wilson, William J., 1935-. When work disappears. Urban poor--United States. African Americans--Employment Inner cities--United States. African American sociologists--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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