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Marvin Harris discusses his book "America Now"

BROADCAST: Feb. 8, 1982 | DURATION: 00:32:17

Synopsis

Discussing the book "America now: The anthropology of a changing culture" with the author-Anthropologist Marvin Harris.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 8, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 58.46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
32 minutes, 17 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Anthropology & Sociology American History & Politics

People

Scientists

Tags

Harris, Marvin America now. Authors, American. Anthropologists. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Gross national product (GNP) Industrialization Technology

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