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The Culture of Homicide

By Shay Zeller on Monday, September 5, 2005.

American society has a long history of being repulsed and obsessed by murder. UNH Sociology Professor Ted Kirkpatrick has studied trends in homicide and provides a glimpse at how our attitudes and reactions to it have changed over time.

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Playing the Game of School (REBROADCAST)

By Laura Knoy on Monday, September 5, 2005.

A new book claims our society has become far too focused on getting the grades, pleasing the teacher, and scoring well on tests. We'll get the author's take on breaking out of the game and into authentic, even joyful learning. Laura is joined by Robert L. Fried, an associate professor of education at Northeastern University, and author of The Passionate Teacher and The Passionate Learner.

*This show originally aired on 5/31/05*

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