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Joseph Needham talks with Studs Terkel

BROADCAST: Jun. 6, 1977 | DURATION: 00:52:44

Details

Broadcast Date
Jun. 6, 1977

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.30 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 44 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Travel & Culture - China Working, Labor, Economy Science and Science Writers Technology

People

Authors, Writers Scientists Historians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Needham, Joseph China--Social conditions--20th century. Audiotapes. Radio programs.

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