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A discussion with Jeffrey Goodman

BROADCAST: Feb. 12, 1981 | DURATION: 00:44:59

Synopsis

The archaeologist and author discusses the controversial theory that modern humans may have originated in North America, further explored in his book, American Genesis.

*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
 

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 12, 1981

Duration
44 minutes, 59 seconds

Topics

Science and Science Writers Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

People

Medical personnel Authors, Writers

Tags

Goodman, Jeffrey--Interviews Goodman, Jeffrey. American genesis. Indians--Origin Human beings--Origins. Prehistoric peoples Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes Radio programs Goodman, Jeffrey,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Leakey, L. S. B. (Louis Seymour Bazett), 1903-1972 Archaeology--America--History.

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