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Marya Mannes discusses book "But Will It Sell?" ; part 2

BROADCAST: Dec. 1, 1964 | DURATION: 00:08:09

Synopsis

Marya Mannes discusses 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
8 minutes, 9 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

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

People

Journalists

Tags

Mannes, Marya Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) United States Americans American consumerism Consumer affairs Consumer protection--United States. Sales Business Materialism Consumption (Economics) Medicare Healthcare Capitalism Socialism

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