Mother Nature's Sons: Policy and Survival
Monday, November 18, 2002
President Bush's controversial environmental agenda has sparked many debates about the future of the global community. Devra Davis, one of the world's leading epidemiologists discusses the damaging effects of pollution and the threat of environmentally linked illness, When Smoke Ran Like Water. Daniel Gordis shares his experiences in Israel, If a Place Can Make You Cry. Plus, David Roberts and Bradford Washburn discuss Washburn’s escape from one of the world’s most desolate regions, Escape From Lucania. And historical fiction writer Kevin Baker tackles the 1863 New York City riots in his latest book, Paradise Alley.
Devra Davis
President Bush's controversial environmental agenda has been making headlines lately. Devra Davis, one of the world's leading epidemiologists discusses the damaging effects of pollution and the threat of environmentally linked illness, When Smoke Ran Like Water Tales of Environmental Deception and the Battle Against Pollution.
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack ...
Music: A Civil Action Soundtrack ...
Daniel Gordis
Daniel Gordis shares his experiences in Israel, If a Place Can Make You Cry: Dispatches From an Anxious State.
Music:Yale Strom and Klazzj Wandering Jew
Music:Yale Strom and Klazzj Wandering Jew
David Roberts and Bradford Washburn
David Roberts and Bradford Washburn discuss Washburn’s escape from one of the world’s most desolate regions, Escape From Lucania: An Epic Story of Survival.
Music:Wings of Courage Soundtrack composer Gabriel Yared
Music:Wings of Courage Soundtrack composer Gabriel Yared
Kevin Baker
Historical fiction writer Kevin Baker tackles the 1863 New York City riots in his latest book, Paradise Alley.
Music:The Elephant Man Soundtrack composer John Morris
Music:The Elephant Man Soundtrack composer John Morris
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