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Jonathan Kozol discussing his book "The Night is Dark and I am Far From Home"

BROADCAST: Oct. 27, 1975 | DURATION: 00:56:06

Synopsis

Discussing the book, "The Night Is Dark and I Am Far from Home," about improving education and innovation in teaching methods,and interviewing the author, Jonathan Kozol.

Details

Broadcast Date
Oct. 27, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 56.05 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 6 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education

Tags

Kozol, Jonathan--Interviews Kozol, Jonathan. Night is dark and I am far from home. Teaching, Freedom of--United States. Educational innovations Education--Aims and objectives Audiotapes. Radio programs. Kozol, Jonathan,-- interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Authors, American. Childhood education Teaching

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