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Why Is It So

First program in a new series on science. This program looks ahead to some of the subjects to be examined in the ensuing weeks. Seen are: Dr. J.W.R. Steacie, President of the National Research Council, discussing changing attitudes to science; Dr. Wilder Penfield, of the Montreal Neurological Institute, describing his work with the human brain; and Dr. Abraham Hoffer, University of Saskatchewan, discussing mental illness.

English
  • Originally Aired November 6, 1960
  • Runtime 45 minutes
  • Network CBC
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