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Dr. Paul R. Ehrlich discusses his book "The Population Bomb"

BROADCAST: 1969 | DURATION: 00:55:34

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Synopsis

At the conclusion of this interview, Dr. Paul Ehrlich predicts that 5 to 6,000 people will have died of starvation. "The Population Bomb," covers why women should stop having children and why the government should pass out $500 every year to women who don't have kids. The topic of Ehrlich's book is population control and his reasons why, along with his solutions.

Details

Broadcast Date
1969

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Science and Science Writers Environment, Ecology

People

Scientists

Tags

Ehrlich, Paul R.---Interviews Ehrlich, Paul R. Population bomb. Human ecology Physicians--United States--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Ehrlich, Paul R.,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Stanford University Famine Population control Planned Parenthood Association Chicago Area

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