"Routes of Man," by Ted Conover
Ted Conover: 'The Routes Of Man'
03/16/2010 at 12:00 p.m.
At least since Roman times roads have profoundly influenced the earth, opening up new territory to settlement, to armies, to growth. Award–winning author Ted Conover traveled to the West Bank, Lagos, Nigeria and the Amazon to witness how roads are still changing the world for in his new book "Routes of Man."Tuesday, March 16, 2010
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The US In Haiti And KUOW's Series On Human Trafficking
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Long And Winding Roads
Roads have profoundly influenced the earth. They've opened new territory to settlements, to armies, to growth. Award winning author Ted Conover traveled to the West Bank, Lagos, Nigeria and the Amazon to witness how roads continue to change the world for his new book "Routes... More »
Monday, March 15, 2010
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Replacing Cable?
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Monday, March 15, 2010
The State of China-U.S. Relations
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Friday, March 12, 2010
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How Do You Save?
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