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James Spigelman discusses his book "The Nuclear Barons"

BROADCAST: Sep. 23, 1981 | DURATION: 00:54:39

Synopsis

Discussing the book, "The Nuclear Barons," with the author James Spigelman.

Details

Broadcast Date
Sep. 23, 1981

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.34 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 39 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

American History & Politics Technology

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Spigelman, James Jacob, 1946---Interviews Spigelman, James Jacob, 1946- Nuclear barons. Nuclear energy--Government policy--History. Energy policy--History. Nuclear energy--Social aspects. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Spigelman, James Jacob, 1946, American history Authors Nuclear bomb Nuclear technology World history The Manhattan Project

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