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Neil Postman discusses the book, "The School Book: For People Who Want to Know What All the Hollering Is About,".

BROADCAST: Feb. 8, 1974 | DURATION: 00:55:45

Synopsis

Neil Postman, an author, educator, media theorist and cultural critic discusses his book; "The School Book: For People Who Want to Know What All the Hollering Is About,". Mr Postman and Studs talk about his definition of what school is for and it's worth, and they converse about several sections of the book. Mr. Postman reads an excerpt from his book to begin the interview.

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 8, 1974

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55.36 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 45 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Education Literature Anthropology & Sociology

People

Authors, Writers Educators Critics Literary personnel

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Postman, Neil--Interviews Postman, Neil. School book. Education--United States.--1945- Information technology--Social aspects. Audiotapes. Radio programs. Postman, Neil,-- interviewee Free school movement Illich, Ivan Alternative school movement Deschooling movement

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