Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle

11/10/2021 54 min
Studs Terkel discusses busing for school integration with psychologist Thomas J. Cottle

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First broadcast on October 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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