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Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 1

BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1964 | DURATION: 00:35:04

Synopsis

Marya Mannes talks about her book But Will It Sell?, published in 1964. Mannes talks about American life and consumerism.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 1, 1964

Physical Format
3 sound tape reels (ca. 43.10 min.): 7 in.

Duration
35 minutes, 4 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Journalism & Broadcasting American History & Politics Working, Labor, Economy

People

Journalists

Tags

Mannes, Marya Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Here Comes the Man with the Jive. United States Americans American consumerism Consumer affairs Consumer protection--United States. Sales Business Materialism Consumption (Economics) Sec Marketing Censorship--United States. Capitalism--United States. Purchasing power Buying power Gender roles Sexism Sexual attraction

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