00 / 00 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 Related Programs Big Bill Broonzy discusses the blues Sep. 13, 1955 Discussing the book "Understanding Health Care Reform" with the author, Yale University Professor of Public Policy Management and Political Science Theodore Marmor Jan. 6, 1995 Kermit Eby discusses his book "Protests of an ex-organization man." Nov. 21, 1961 Discussing the book "The Coming Race War In America: A Wake-up Call" with the author, journalist Carl T. Rowan Oct. 23, 1996 Discussing Italian culture in America with Italian Americans, attorney Tony Scariano and historian Dominic Candeloro Sep. 19, 1983 An interview with John Lahr; part 1 Dec. 23, 1969
