[Geoffrey Vickers contrasts Victorian optimism with modern despair. On Bill Moyers' Journal].

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Sir Geoffrey Vickers, English lawyer, administrator, writer and pioneering systems scientist, contrasts Victorian optimism with modern despair. Vickers describes Victorian optimism, particularly during World War II, as "illusions of hope." On "Bill Moyers journal."

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author:	Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors:	Vickers, Geoffrey, Sir, 1894-1982 (Interviewee) Moyers, Bill D. (Host)
Language:	English
Published:	[1975]
Subjects:	Vickers, Geoffrey, > Sir, > 1894-1982 > Interviews. Lawyers > Interviews. Optimism. World War, 1939-1945 > Psychological aspects. Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Genre:	Interviews. Nonfiction television programs. Sound recordings.
Physical Description:	1 audio file (12 min., 6 sec.)
Format:	Software Audio

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