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Expert by Experience
After hearing a former political prisoner and a holocaust survivor tell their stories, Tom Shakespeare concludes that personal experience is the most powerful form of expertise.
After hearing a former political prisoner in South Africa and a holocaust survivor tell their stories, Tom Shakespeare concludes that personal experience is the most powerful form of expertise.
"Hearing their testimonies affected me more deeply than any lecture, book or film. They were unforgettable authentic encounters."
Producer: Sheila Cook.
Last on
Sun 31 Jan 201608:48
BBC Radio 4
A Point of View: Why survivors' stories matter
Having just marked Holocaust Memorial Day, Tom Shakespeare says that first-hand accounts are far more powerful than history books and science studies.
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Tom Shakespeare |
| Producer | Sheila Cook |
Broadcasts
- Fri 29 Jan 201620:50BBC Radio 4
- Sun 31 Jan 201608:48BBC Radio 4
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A Point of View
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