Episode

Horizon: The World of Margaret Mead

Name: Horizon: The World of Margaret Mead
Released: 1976-03-22
Duration: 60 min
Cast: Michael Mosley, Paul Vaughan, Alice Roberts, Hannah Fry, Richard Feynman

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Overview

This Horizon reports is about Margaret Mead, who at age 74, is one of America's most influential social scientists.

Details

Series: Horizon
Season: Season 13
Episode: Episode 12
Air date: 1976-03-22
Runtime: 60 min

Episode context

The World of Margaret Mead is Episode 12 in 1976 of Horizon. It aired on 1976-03-22. The runtime is 60 min.

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