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Dr. George Wald discusses the have and the have nots of society

BROADCAST: Oct. 12, 1974 | DURATION: 00:49:44

Synopsis

Interviewing Dr. George Wald, Professor of Biology at Harvard University, who often spoke on the social aspects of science, human ecology, and the environment.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 12, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 51 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
49 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Environment, Ecology

People

Educators Scientists

Tags

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