Political activist and author Margaret Atwood discusses her new novel The Handmaid's Tale and the real-life political and social trends that inspired it.
Date Issued
1986
Identifier
Worth_Quoting_Margaret_Atwood, fscj:13491
Format
Video file
Title
Arthur Himmelman.
Abstract/Description
Arthur Himmelman, a consultant who is an expert on collaboration, defines what collaboration is and how he encourages communities and institutions to collaborate.
Date Issued
1997
Identifier
ArthurHimmelman
Format
Video file
Title
Peter Russell - Globalization.
Abstract/Description
Peter Russell, author of The Creative Manager: Finding Inner Vision and Wisdom in Uncertain Times, discusses his book which teaches managers how to use self-discovery to become stronger leaders in today's turbulent times.
Dr. James Fraser, Professor of History and Education and Dean of the School of Education at Northeastern University, discusses and offers criticisms of the current methods of teacher preparation and urban education in the United States. NOTE: At conclusion of Worth Quoting episode at 23:49, video cuts to classroom session with Dr. Fraser discussing his time in Jacksonville and at Northeastern with FCCJ faculty and staff.
Date Issued
2004
Identifier
Worth_Quoting_Dr_James_Fraser, fscj:13493
Format
Video file
Title
Joy Harjo.
Abstract/Description
Poet Joy Harjo discusses her work, which focuses on landscapes, the Native American experience, and racism. Harjo also reads and discusses her inspirations for her poems "New Orleans," "Strange Fruit," and "She Had Some Horses." Harjo stresses the importance of acknowledging and discussing evil in the world. NOTE: Video lacks standard series intro and introduction by host and starts several minutes into interview.
Dr. Winnie Taylor, a professor of law at the University of Florida Holland Law Center and Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta (Jacksonville Branch), speaks about her life, economics in Northeast Florida, and her message to women.
Date Issued
1989
Identifier
WinnieTaylor
Format
Video file
Title
William Thompson.
Abstract/Description
Dr. William Irwin Thompson - cultural historian, former Professor of Humanities at MIT, and founder of the Lindisfarne Association - discusses immigration, the immigration experience, and the changing American Dream regarding education.
Date Issued
1996
Identifier
WilliamThompson
Format
Video file
Title
Irene Blair Honeycutt.
Abstract/Description
Poet Irene Blar Honeycutt, a native of Jacksonville, Florida, shares selections of her poetry and discusses her inspirations.
Date Issued
1993
Identifier
IreneBlairHoneycutt
Format
Video file
Title
Sandra Haldeman Martz.
Abstract/Description
Sandra Haldeman Martz, the author of When I am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple, discusses her writings on the topic of women and aging and reads a few selections from her book. NOTE: Video quality is poor for the first 15 seconds, but improves thereafter.
Date Issued
1993
Identifier
SandraHaldemanMartz
Format
Video file
Title
Samuel Betances.
Abstract/Description
In this interview Sanuel Betances - author, lecturer, commentator, and Professor of Sociology at Northeastern Illinois University - discusses cultural diversity as a global issue impacting economics, politics, religion, and education and reviews the challenges of making democracy work in the 1990s. NOTE: Video starts at 0:53 mark.
Date Issued
1993
Identifier
SamuelBetances
Format
Video file
Title
Stanley Karnow.
Abstract/Description
Stanley Karnow, journalist for Time, Life, and The Washington Post and author of Vietnam: A History, shares his perceptions of the Vietnam War and how it affected the country.
Date Issued
1988
Identifier
StanleyKarnow
Format
Video file
Title
Sedena Cappannelli.
Abstract/Description
Sedena Cappannelli, a corporate consultant and transformation coach, discusses her book, Authenticity. Cappannelli offers guidance on finding our authentic self and unique purpose in the world.
Date Issued
2005
Identifier
SedenaCappannelli
Format
Video file
Title
Meg Armstrong.
Abstract/Description
Meg Armstrong, a management consultant on leadership development for high level women, discusses her method of development through peer-groups and how she gathered a group of successful women in what she terms the business school for overnight CEO’s. Armstrong also discusses the historical struggle of women becoming leaders in the workplace.
Date Issued
1994
Identifier
MegArmstrong
Format
Video file
Title
Rebecca Ruggles Radcliffe.
Abstract/Description
Rebecca Ruggles Radcliffe, the author of Dance Naked in your Living Room: Handling Stress and Finding Joy and About to Burst: Handling Stress and Ending Violence: A Message for Youth, discusses the topic of stress management. Radcliffe offers healthy ways of making a conscious effort to manage and cope with the stress in our daily lives.
Date Issued
2000
Identifier
RebeccaRugglesRadcliffe
Format
Video file
Title
Peter Russell - Consumerism.
Abstract/Description
Peter Russell, author of The White Hole in Time: Our Future Evolution and the Meaning of Now, speaks about his book and the inner roots of today's planetary crisis. He discusses with Hazel Henderson his belief that people are stuck in an egocentric way of thinking that has led to the destruction of our environment.
Date Issued
1992
Identifier
PeterRussell1
Format
Video file
Title
Mark Mori.
Abstract/Description
In this interview, independent film maker Mark Mori speaks about his film Building Bombs, a documentary about the Savannah River Plant, a nuclear weapons factory built in the early 1950s, and the people who worked there. Mori discusses how and why he created this film along with some of the difficulties he had in producing it.
Date Issued
1993
Identifier
MarkMori
Format
Video file
Title
Marjorie Blanchard.
Abstract/Description
Management consultant and president and co-founder of The Ken Blanchard Companies Dr. Marjorie Blanchard discusses the need to plan out major life changes in order to ensure success and minimize undesired consequences. NOTE: Video lacks series intro and introduction by host.
Date Issued
1987
Identifier
MarjorieBlanchard
Format
Video file
Title
Patricia Aburdene.
Abstract/Description
Patricia Aburdene, author of Megatrends for Women, argues that continued increase of successful women in society will benefit society as a whole. NOTE: This video lacks the standard series intro and host introduction and picks up several minutes into the interview.
Date Issued
1994
Identifier
PatriciaAburdene
Format
Video file
Title
Rep. Pat Schroeder.
Abstract/Description
The U.S. Representative from Denver, CO, Pat Schroeder, discusses her push for family leave and the benefits that the Family Leave Act will bring for families and employers.
Date Issued
1993
Identifier
PatSchroeder
Format
Video file
Title
Maggie Kuhn - Age: Image and Attitudes.
Abstract/Description
Maggie Kuhn is founder of the Gray Panthers, an advocacy group dedicated to fighting age discrimination. Kuhn discusses the idea that people are always aging, and they should continue to learn and grow as they age. Kuhn also thinks doctors need to learn to treat older people more comprehensively and compassionately.