Connections 1 Disc 5
(DVD Video)
Contributors
Published
New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2001?].
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 104 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
More Details
Published
New York, NY : Ambrose Video Publishing, [2001?].
Format
DVD Video
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Videodisc release of the 1988 television series.
General Note
Title from disc label.
Creation/Production Credits
Written and presented by James Burke.
Description
A series presenting science as a detective story illustrating the connections between events of the past and inventions of the future. Part 9: Traces the discoveries and inventions which gave rise to the motion picture. Incredible events led to Thomas Edison's remarkable invention; the beginnings of limelight on an Irish mountain; George Eastman's production of celluloid; the "magic lantern" of an Austrian ballistics teacher. Concludes by posing questions about the power of mass media. Part 10. Presents moments from previous programs in the series to illustrate common factors that make for change. Also looks at the extent to which people are becoming increasingly incapable of understanding complex changes in the modern world and points out a need for a radical change in the availability and use of information in the future.
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DVD.
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Copies
| Volume | Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| V.9-10 | Embry Riddle Aero University - DVD - DVD Collection | T15.C651 2001 V.9-10 | Find It Now |
Subjects
LC Subjects
Celluloid -- History.
Cinematography -- History.
Civilization, Modern.
Communication -- Social aspects.
Eastman, George, -- 1854-1932.
Edison, Thomas A. -- (Thomas Alva), -- 1847-1931.
Inventions -- History.
Inventors -- History.
Lantern projection -- History.
Mass media -- Influence.
Mass media -- Social aspects.
Motion picture cameras -- History.
Motion pictures -- History.
Motion pictures -- Social aspects.
Projectors -- History.
Social change.
Technological innovations -- History.
Technology -- History.
Technology and civilization.
Video recordings.
Cinematography -- History.
Civilization, Modern.
Communication -- Social aspects.
Eastman, George, -- 1854-1932.
Edison, Thomas A. -- (Thomas Alva), -- 1847-1931.
Inventions -- History.
Inventors -- History.
Lantern projection -- History.
Mass media -- Influence.
Mass media -- Social aspects.
Motion picture cameras -- History.
Motion pictures -- History.
Motion pictures -- Social aspects.
Projectors -- History.
Social change.
Technological innovations -- History.
Technology -- History.
Technology and civilization.
Video recordings.
Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Burke, J., Jackson, M., & Kennard, D. (2001). Connections 1: Disc 5 . Ambrose Video Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burke, James, 1936-, Mick. Jackson and David. Kennard. 2001. Connections 1: Disc 5. Ambrose Video Publishing.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Burke, James, 1936-, Mick. Jackson and David. Kennard. Connections 1: Disc 5 Ambrose Video Publishing, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Burke, James, Mick Jackson, and David Kennard. Connections 1: Disc 5 Ambrose Video Publishing, 2001.
Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.
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