The Culture of Dying in America, Part I
About the Episode
Dr. Kathleen M. Foley discusses the experience of dying and treating death in America.
Aired:
12/04/05
| Expires: | Runtime: 28m 27s
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Words that make our history
New York Governor Mario Cuomo discusses speeches and speechwriting.28:31 -
The Type 'A' Personality and Heart Attacks
Science writer Jane Brody discusses the type of behavior associated with heart attacks.27:16 -
Americans' Health Care and the Presidential Election
Dr. Karen Davis discusses the status of health care in America.28:17 -
Branding and Totalitarianism
Steven Heller discusses how branding came to be such an important value.28:43 -
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The "Dumbing Down" of America
Writer Susan Jacoby discusses her book "The Age of American Unreason."27:48 -
Howard Gardner and HIS "multiple intelligences", Part I
Howard Gardner discusses "Good Work: When Excellence and Ethics Meet."28:25 -
Of Books and Ideas, Part II
Author and editor Michael Korda discusses his work and the business of writing.27:50 -
The Conscience of a Liberal
Paul Krugman discusses his book on The New Deal and its aftermath.28:43 -
David Brown's "Guide to the Good Life"
Hollywood producer David Brown discusses aging in America.28:48
