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Norman Maclean reads from and discusses his book "A River Runs Through It"
Jun. 8, 1976 Fly fishing, relationships and people Norman Maclean has met are all apart of his book, "A River Runs Through It." Maclean's father taught Maclean and his brother the art of fly fishing. Maclean's book is semi-autobiographical with three short stories.
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Interview with Karl Jay Shapiro
Apr. 28, 1989 Discussing his book "New & Selected Poems, 1940-1986" (published by University of Chicago Press) with poet Karl Jay Shapiro.
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Sidney Shapiro discusses life in China
Sep. 21, 1987 Studs Terkel speaks with translator and lawyer Sidney Shapiro about Shapiro’s life in China and what life was like there before and after the Communist Revolution. An audio clip is played of Dr. George Hatem discussing his experiences of being a doctor in China during the Long March.
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Derek Shearer discusses his book "Economic Democracy"
Jun. 13, 1980 Studs Terkel speaks with writer and economist Derek Shearer about the book “Economic Democracy: The Challenge of the 1980s,” which Shearer co-authored with Martin Carnoy. Terkel and Shearer also discuss workers’ rights and equality in economics. Shearer reads a few excerpts from his book as well as a quote from labor leader Sidney Hillman.
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Susan Sheehan discusses her book "Is There No Place on Earth for Me?"
Sep. 20, 1993 Discussing the book "Is there no place on earth for me?" with the author Susan Sheehan.