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India, the world’s second most populous country, has emerged as a major global power since successful nuclear testing in 1999 and its war with Pakistan. Stephen Philip Cohen assesses the political and economic factors behind India’s breakthrough achievements. Plus, Peter Krass looks into the life of America’s legendary industrialist, Carnegie. Bruce Regg discusses the life of Chuck Berry, Brown Eyed Handsome Man. And Ben Ratliff shares his Jazz standards, The New York Times Essential Library of Jazz.
Stephen Philip Cohen
India’s nuclear tests in 1999 and its war with Pakistan have led it into the forefront of the global community. Stephen Philip Cohen assesses the political and economic factors behind India’s breakthrough achievements, India: Emerging Power.
Music: Heat and Dust sountrack composer Richard Robbins tracks 1, 15
Music: Heat and Dust sountrack composer Richard Robbins tracks 1, 15
Peter Krass
Peter Krass looks into the life of America’s legendary industrialist, Carnegie.
Music: The Elephant Man soundtrack composer John Morris tracks 4, 6
Music: The Elephant Man soundtrack composer John Morris tracks 4, 6
Bruce Regg
Bruce Regg discusses the life of Chuck Berry, Brown Eyed Handsome Man: The Life and Hard Times of Chuck Berry.
Music: Chuck Berry "The Great Twenty Eight" tracks 2, 25
Music: Chuck Berry "The Great Twenty Eight" tracks 2, 25
Ben Ratliff
Ben Ratliff shares his Jazz standards, The New York Times Essential Library of Jazz: The Critics Guide tot he 100 Most Important Recordings.
Music: Miles Davis greatest hits track 8
Charlie Parker "Ken Burns' Jazz" track 4
Music: Miles Davis greatest hits track 8
Charlie Parker "Ken Burns' Jazz" track 4
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