The Year of the Census

Letter from America by Alistair Cooke

Alistair Cooke examines whether questions on the US census invade individuals' privacy and explores the uses of private information.

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Fri 14 Apr 200021:00

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Fri 14 Apr 200021:00
BBC Radio 4

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