
Gloria Steinem Discusses Women and Self-Esteem.
Feminist and writer Gloria Steinem. In her new book, "Revolution From Within," Steinem departs from her usual straightforward discussions about women and society, and she examines the link between personal self-esteem and outward issues such as feminism. (It's published by Little, Brown).
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Splendid Stories from Tatyana Tolstaya.
Book critic John Leonard reviews "Sleepwalker In A Fog," the new collection of stories by Russian writer Tatyana Tolstaya (tot-yah-nah toll-STOY-yah). It's published by Knopf).
Actor Everett Quinton Discusses "The Ridiculous Theatrical Company."
Actor Everett Quinton. He's the director of "The Ridiculous Theatrical Company," a New York based acting troupe who's members often appear in drag. The company's won many Obie awards and is now in its 25th year. To celebrate, they're staging two shows, "Bluebeard," the story of a man trying to create a third sex, and a one-man show called "The Bells."
The Sounds of 1982.
Rock historian Ed Ward concludes his look at the last four decades of rock with a profile of 1982.
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