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An interview with John Fraser

BROADCAST: Dec. 12, 1980 | DURATION: 00:50:51

Synopsis

The Canadian journalist shares with Studs some of his experiences in China while researching his book, The Chinese: Portrait of a People.

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

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 12, 1980

Duration
50 minutes, 51 seconds

Topics

Travel & Culture - China World History & Politics

People

Critics Journalists

Tags

Fraser, John, 1944---Interviews Fraser, John, 1944-. Chinese, portrait of a people. China Audiotapes Radio programs Fraser, John, 1944---Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.)

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