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Affirmative action the history of an idea
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5 editions published between 1996 and 2005 in English and held by 297 libraries worldwide Explores the historical roots of affimative action and the current debate over its usefulness. Looks at several different affirmative action programs today, from the Univ. of California, Berkeley, to the City of Chicago. Includes archival footage and features interviews with a wide array of academic scholars.
Gargoyles guardians of the gate
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3 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in English and held by 219 libraries worldwide Documentary illustrates the history and symbolism of the architectural gargoyle.
Black holes
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2 editions published between 1997 and 1998 in English and held by 208 libraries worldwide Explores the origins of astronomical black holes. Explains where they come from and where they might be found.
The Germans portrait of a new nation
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4 editions published between 1995 and 2003 in English and held by 180 libraries worldwide Five years after unification, Germany is emerging as Europe's most powerful country. This film depicts the challenges it is facing through interviews with individuals and families from both former East and West Germany, as well as with public officials and experts, including German Chancellor Helmut Kohl.
Wegman's world
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1 edition published in 1997 in English and held by 177 libraries worldwide Visits artist William Wegman at his summer house in the remote forests of Maine for a behind-the-scenes look at photo sessions with his four Weimaraners.
The first measured century
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6 editions published between 2000 and 2009 in English and held by 150 libraries worldwide America enters World War II. An African-American middle class appears as desperate labor shortage trumps old prejudices. The G.I. Bill provokes suburban growth and increases in marriage and birth rates. Alfred Kinsey unveils works on human sexuality. Betty Friedan energizes the women's movement. Michael Harrington (The Other America) and Daniel Patrick Moynihan (The Negro Family) reveal the hidden plight of the disenfranchised.
Learn world geography
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2 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 145 libraries worldwide Takes a humorous, yet informative, tour around the world.
Flamenco women
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2 editions published in 1997 in English and held by 141 libraries worldwide Director Mike Figgis turns his camera on a Flamenco troupe with just six days to prepare for a life performance. He captures the sweat, toil and excitement as choreographers, musicians, singers and dancers blend their talents and artistry.
Faith & reason
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 137 libraries worldwide Documentary about the interaction between science and religion, both historical and today. Interviews with leading scientists and theologians explore the history of the relationship between these two fields and their views on history, evolution, genetics, cosmology, purpose, technology, and the future, and reveal that for most of history science and religion have been deeply entwined. Looks at a growing worldwide movement of scientists and theologians who believe that faith and reason can support one another.
Can the States do it better
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2 editions published between 1996 and 2003 in English and held by 136 libraries worldwide This program explores the history and anatomy of the current political debate over the idea of shifting power and authority from the federal government to the states and individuals. The program goes back to the founding of the country and examines the split between Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton over how much power the federal government should have, to the present.
Affirmative action and reaction
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3 editions published between 1995 and 1996 in English and held by 132 libraries worldwide Among the many questions examined in the program are: How do blacks and whites differ in their understanding of affirmative action? Is affirmative action still necessary to remedy past discrimination? What changes, if any, should be made to affirmative action programs?
The idea makers the women of Hull House
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3 editions published between 2002 and 2005 in English and held by 121 libraries worldwide Looks at the history of Hull House, opened by Jane Addams in 1889 as a place where she, Julia Lathrop, and other activists could provide outreach services to the poor and uneducated people of the surrounding Chicago neighborhood. Examines how the reformers applied statistical analysis to real-world problems, particularly infant and maternal mortality, thereby paving the way for far-reaching social reform. Looks at the relationship between social statistics and their objectivity and social policy.
The Impressionists
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 121 libraries worldwide This unique video collection tells the stories of eight of the greatest Impressionists. Lavishly illustrated with masterworks from the world's leading art collections, these remarkable programs chronicle the lives, loves, struggles and achievements of some of the most fascinating and influential artists of all time.
Labyrinth the history of the maze
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1 edition published in 1996 in English and held by 121 libraries worldwide Examines the meanings and purposes of turf, church, puzzle, and spiritual mazes in ancient civilizations and today.
A report from the Harvard Business School leadership
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4 editions published between 1998 and 2003 in English and held by 118 libraries worldwide Harvard Business School Professor John Kotter and other experts, William Sahlman and Malcolm Salter share their views on the topics of leadership, entrepreneurship, and employees.
Was Malthus right? population and resources
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1 edition published in 1999 in English and held by 99 libraries worldwide Paul Demeny, of the Population Council; Max Singer, co-founder of the Hudson Institute; and Walter Reid, of the World Resources Institute, join Ben Wattenberg, of the American Enterprise Institute, in debating Malthus' theory; population projections for the 21st century; and the economic and physical aspects of resource depletion.
Two views on feminism
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3 editions published between 1997 and 2005 in English and held by 98 libraries worldwide Ben Wattenberg talks with Catharine MacKinnon, Christina Sommer, and Camille Paglia about their views on feminism.
Free market economies the commanding heights
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5 editions published between 1998 and 2004 in English and held by 94 libraries worldwide "In this program, Pulitzer prize-winning author Daniel Yergin, Nobel prize-winning economist Milton Friedman, and John Kenneth Galbraith explore the dymamic tension between free markets and managed economies ... The demise of European communist and socialist economic models and successful market-oriented initiatives in Europe and America support the thesis that minimal government intervension is healthy"--Container.
Africa Safari, so good
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1 edition published in 2001 in English and held by 70 libraries worldwide A visit to Northern and Sub-Saharan Africa to examination of Africa's geography, background, political and economic development, and people.
The Brain vs. the mind has Freud slipped
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2 editions published between 1995 and 2011 in English and held by 62 libraries worldwide Host Ben Wattenberg discusses with a panel of noted mental health practicioners (including the author of Listening to Prozak), how recent discoveries of biological bases for mental illnesses, and medical treatments, affect the practice of psychotherapy. more
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Affirmative action programs Africa Armed Forces--African Americans Astronomy Biography Black holes (Astronomy) Cézanne, Paul,--1839-1906 Chicago (Ill.).--Police Dept Decoration and ornament, Architectural Discrimination in education Discrimination in employment Documentary films Documentary television programs Economic history Economic policy Europe Films France Gargoyles Geography Germany Gogh, Vincent van,--1853-1890 Historical television programs History Illinois--Chicago Impressionist artists Juvenile works Manet, Édouard,--1832-1883 Minorities Minorities--Education (Higher) Minorities--Employment Monet, Claude,--1840-1926 North America Personnel management Photographers Photography of dogs Physical geography Police--Personnel management Political science Russia (Federation) Social history Social sciences--Statistical methods Social settlements Statistics Unification of Germany (1990) United States United States.--Army University of California (System).--Regents Wegman, William World history
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