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Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Illiterate America"

BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1985 | DURATION: 00:53:13

Synopsis

Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Illiterate America." Includes an interview of a black teenager student named Jimmy.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 1, 1985

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

Duration
53 minutes, 13 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education

People

Educators Producers and Directors Social Reformers

Tags

Kozol, Jonathan--Interviews Kozol, Jonathan. Illiterate America. Literacy--United States. Authors, American--20th century--Interviews Political activists--United States--20th century--Interviews Educators--United States--20th century--Interview WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Jimmy Teachers and students Lukas, J. Anthony, 1933-. Common ground. Education--United States Illiteracy--United States Illiterates Poverty relation to illiteracy Societal effects of illiteracy Illiterate voting Mandatory tests Literacy programs Teen mothers Single mother homes Head Start Program (U.S.) Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945. FDR WPA Work Progress Administration Liberal arts Bilingual education Bennett, William

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