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Nicholas Von Hoffman discusses university and college educations ; part 1
Jun. 9, 1965 Journalist Nicholas Von Hoffman shares his critical thoughts about universities and colleges. Students are told what to read for class and students are taught how to pass exams, says Von Hoffman. Testing and exams don't work, contends Von Hoffman. Students must be allowed to read more about a subject on their own as opposed to what's solely offered by the curriculum's books.
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Joan Mellen discusses her book "Waves at Genji's Door"
Dec. 20, 1976 "Waves at Genji's Door: Japan Through Its Cinema," includes Joan Mellen's study of Japanese film, Japanese history and Japanese culture. Some of Mellen's topics include Akira Kurosawa's films, Samurais and the ritual suicide of Seppuku.
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Robert Cromie reads from and discusses his book "Where the Steel Winds Blow"
1968 "Where the Steel Winds Blow" is Robert Cromie's anthology of 210 war poems. With his book, Cromie wanted to point out the impact of war. There are also war-related songs throughout the program.
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Discussing the book, "How Children Fail," and interviewing the author John Holt ; part 1
1970 Educator John Caldwell Holt discusses his book, "How Children Fail," part 1.
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Fred Freed discusses the atom bomb
Author Fred Freed discusses the history of the atom bomb, its impact on the world, and the scientists involved in its making. He also touches on Japan during World War II and the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
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Discussing the book, "How Children Fail," and interviewing the author John Holt ; part 2
1970 Educator John Caldwell Holt discusses his book "How Children Fail," part 2. This is a continuation of the conversation from "1993414-4-1."
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Candy Armstrong-Jones discusses her book "Village of Vice" ; part 2
1968 Interviewing author Candy Armstrong-Jones about her book “Village of Vice.”
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Candy Armstrong-Jones discusses her book "Village of Vice" ; part 1
Interviewing author and copywriter Candy Armstrong-Jones about her book “Village of Vice.” She discusses her writing techniques and shares themes from her book.