Robert Jay Lifton discusses his book "Living and Dying"

BROADCAST: Jan. 6, 1975 | DURATION: 00:54:01

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Synopsis

With his book, "Living and Dying," Robert Jay Lifton, said the point he wanted to make clear is that individuals have to confront death in order to live well. Lifton also talks about deniers of death and their numbing feelings. Social change with regards to death, explained Lifton, will need to occur.

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Broadcast Date
Jan. 6, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 53.46 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
54 minutes, 1 second

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WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

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Healthcare, Medicine, Mental Health American History & Politics World History & Politics Anthropology & Sociology

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