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Dorothy and Frank Koehl discuss China's cultural revolution and the impact it had on society and politics in China

BROADCAST: Aug. 2, 1971 | DURATION: 00:00:01

Synopsis

Studs interview with Dorothy and Frank Koehl about the time they spent doing research in China with the Committee of Concerned Asian Scholars. The interview starts with workers singing followed by a short musical from an Asian flute. They discuss the change in China's politics and society after the revolution. Specific topics in the interview include education, women's liberation, the arts, and medical care in China with some comparisons to Korea.

Details

Broadcast Date
Aug. 2, 1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 61 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - China Music - World Music Working, Labor, Economy Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health

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Students Educators

Tags

Koehl, Dorothy Koehl, Frank China. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) The Little Red Book Arts, Chinese--20th century Education--China--History Education--China--Hong Kong Zhou, Enlai, 1898-1976. Zhou, Enlai, 1898-1976--Influence. Zedong, Mao China--History--Cultural Revolution, 1966-1976 Medicine--China--History--20th century.

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