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Tom Kochman discusses his book "Black and White Styles in Conflict"

BROADCAST: Dec. 16, 1982 | DURATION: 00:55:04

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Synopsis

The way groups of Black and white people talk is the topic of Tom Kochman's book, "Black and White Styles in Conflict". White people, says Kochman, will have a discussion about items of disagreement. Black people will be more confrontational with the disagreement. Kochman also talks about white people practicing self control of repression. Mahalia Jackson is brought up as an example of when she sings, she demonstrates her words with her body movements.

Details

Broadcast Date
Dec. 16, 1982

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 54.59 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
55 minutes, 4 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Race Relations Anthropology & Sociology

People

Educators Authors, Writers

Tags

Kochman, Tom Black and white. Authors, American. Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) University of Illinois, Circle Campus Landry, Tom Henderson, Thomas 'Hollywood' Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972

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