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E.R. Braithwaite discusses his career and the book "Reluctant Neighbors"
1972 E.R. Braithwaite, Guyanese-born British-American novelist, writer, teacher and diplomat discusses his writing and career. The interview opens with Mr. Braithwaite, reading from his book "Reluctant neighbors".
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A panel of academics discuss education
Jun. 18, 1982 Studs Terkel leads a panel discussion on global education and the issues immigrants face in the American educational system. Panel members include Marilyn Turkovich, Dennis Brutus, Joe Elder, Daphne Maijorca, and Liu Zongren.
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Howard Vincent discusses foreign languages and Herman Melville
Dec. 22, 1959 Foreign language expert Howard Vincent talks with Studs Terkel about foreign languages, Herman Melville, “Moby Dick,” and other literary works.
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John Bremer discusses educational innovation, "The School Without Walls: Philadelphia's Parkway Program"
Jan. 25, 1971 John Bremer discusses theories of educational innovation. Specifically his innovation of "The School Without Walls: Philadelphia's Parkway Program". Discusses life as education, and the societal element in open plan education.
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Mary Lynn Kotz discusses her book "Rauschenberg, Art and Life"
Oct. 29, 1991 In Mary Lynn Kotz's book, "Rauschenberg, Art and Life," Kotz recounts the works and story of 20th century art pioneer Robert Rauschenberg. They survey his career beginning in Port Arthur, TX, discussing his Depression-era upbringing which caused him to reuse and salvage virtually any object and transform it into art, his studies in Paris, made possible by the G.I.
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Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss the SNCC ; part 1
Jul. 23, 1965 Stokely Carmichael, Charlie Cobb, and Courtland Cox discuss civil rights and African Americans in politics. Discussing the philosophy of SNCC.
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Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle
Oct. 11, 1976 Studs Terkel discusses the transportation of students for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle. The main topic of conversation is Cottle's book, "Busing" (1976, Boston, MA, Beacon Press). Terkel and Cottle discuss busing in several cities, focusing on Boston, MA, where Cottle did his research and writing. They each read passages from the book, and discuss the relationship between busing and racism in America.
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Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science ; part 1
Dec. 30, 1964 Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science. Chase also discusses creativity, human behavior, and technology among other topics. Includes a clip of an interview with Dr. Jay Bernofsky.
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Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science ; part 2
Dec. 30, 1964 Francis S. Chase discusses education, art, and science. Chase also discusses creativity, human behavior, and technology among other topics.