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Interview with Harry C. Boyte

BROADCAST: Feb. 16, 1981 | DURATION: 00:54:01

Synopsis

Discussing the book "Backyard Revolution: Understanding the New Citizen Movement," (published by Temple University Press) with the author Harry C. Boyte.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 16, 1981

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

Duration
54 minutes, 1 second

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Pacifists, Peace Activists & Anti-Bomb Activism American History & Politics Civil Rights

People

Social Reformers

Tags

Boyte, Harry Chatten, 1945---Interviews Boyte, Harry Chatten, 1945-. Backyard revolution. Community organization--United States. Social movements--United States. Political participation--United States. Right and left (Political science) Political Participation WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Boyte, Harry Chatten, 1945---Interviews.

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