Richard Rodriguez, author of HUNGER OF MEMORY: THE EDUCATION OF RICHARD RODRIGUEZ, writes about the future face of America. Rodriguez has been criticized for his negative views on affirmative action and bilingual education and praised for his intimate understanding of the impact of language on life. Part 2of 2. why are parts out of order A WORLD OF IDEAS with Bill Moyers aired in 1988 and 1990. The half-hour episodes featured scientists, writers, artists, philosophers, historians -- some well-known, many never before seen on television.