“Smug respectability, like the poor, we've had with us always. Today, however, ... such obtuseness is an indulgence we can no longer afford. The computer, nuclear energy for better or worse, and sudden, simultaneous influences upon everyone's TV screen have raised the ante and the risk considerably.”
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The Studs Terkel Reader: My American Century
This book is a compilation of interviews that Studs Terkel, a renowned oral historian, conducted with a diverse range of people from different walks of life. The interviews span from the early 20th century to the mid-century, offering insights into the social, cultural, and political changes experienced by Americans during this period. more
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Studs Terkel
Studs Terkel was an American author, born on May 16, 1912, and passed away on October 31, 2008. He is known for his in-depth interviews with the working class and ordinary people in the United States, with his most famous work being 'Working: People Talk About Their Jobs'. more
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