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A Profile of Paul Robeson
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2 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 26 libraries worldwide A biographical sketch of Paul Robeson, from his early days as an athlete through his career as an actor and singer to his involvement as a spokesman for equal rights for blacks
The Puzzle children : a special program on children's learning disabilities
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2 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide The Puzzle children stars Julie Andrews and Bill Bixby in an hour of music, magic, comedy, demonstrations and film about children with learning disabilities and where they can get help.
The Lysenko affair
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2 editions published between 1970 and 1974 in English and held by 15 libraries worldwide Dramatizes a 20 year conflict in the USSR that culminated, in 1948, with the banning of genetics from research and teaching.
Have you watched a book today?" : an experimental project of the Public Television Library, final report
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2 editions published in 1975 in English and held by 11 libraries worldwide
My father calls me son racism & Native Americans
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3 editions published between 1976 and 2002 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide Examination of the history of white oppression of the Native American from slavery to stereotyping for the movies.
Since the American way of death
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1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 9 libraries worldwide A follow-up of what has happened in the funeral industry since the publication of The American way of death, by Jessica Mitford in 1963. Includes interviews with Mitford, the head of a funeral and memorial society in Chicago, a funeral director, and a man who infiltrated a school for funeral directors. Exposes the unethical practices of some funeral directors.
Where did the Colorado go
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2 editions published between 1974 and 1976 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Considers the destructive effects of damming and regulation of the Colorado River. Examines the problems resulting from man's alteration of nature and discusses alternative solutions offered by conservation-oriented scientists.
Take the world from another point of view
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1 edition published in 1975 in English and held by 8 libraries worldwide Interviews with two scientists with different philosophical approaches to their work. Richard Feynman is driven by a fierce desire to unravel the puzzles of nature. Richard Lenontin is concerned with the sociological impact of new discoveries.
College can be killing
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1 edition published in 1978 in English and held by 7 libraries worldwide A docmentary studying the causes and incidence of student suicides on the campuses of Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, Wisconsin. Also discussed are the suicide prevention programs instituted on these campuses.
Equality
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2 editions published between 1976 and 1977 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide A look at several men, women, and children involved in the struggle for equality.
How we got here the Chinese
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2 editions published in 1976 in English and held by 6 libraries worldwide Focuses on the hardships and struggles faced by Chinese immigrants in America.
The silent minority
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2 editions published in 1978 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide A documentary about the active and varied lives of a number of deaf individuals, which explores some of the myths about deafness. The program surveys national legislation, employment and educational needs for the deaf but concentrates on the people of the deaf community who lead full social and work lives.
Time's lost children
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2 editions published in 1973 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Examines the psychology and education of autistic children from the points of view of parents, teachers, and doctors. Shows how treatment can help some autistic individuals return to the real world.
Problem? to think of dying
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1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide A frank conversation about death between two people dealing with death: Orville Kelly and Lynn Caine.
The mystery of the Anasazi, the pre-Americans
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1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 5 libraries worldwide Explores the culture of the Anasazi Pueblo indians of the Southwest U.S. Includes a segment on making stone tools.
I and Thou (Object Choice)
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2 editions published in 1972 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide The concept of "sexual identity" is explored through game situations.
Fusion, the energy of promise
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1 edition published in 1974 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Examines the theory of nuclear fusion and traces the course of international research seeking to develop the technology that will make controlled fusion reactions possible.
Will the fishing have to stop
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1 edition published in 1975 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide Discusses the fast-approaching threat of disastrous fish shortages due to indiscriminate and unlimited ocean fishing, and offers possible solutions.
The Plutonium connection
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1 edition published in 1975 in English and held by 4 libraries worldwide This film documentary examines the problem of nuclear security by showing how easily a 20 year old student developed an atomic bomb with materials which are readily available. more
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African Americans Agriculture Agriculture and state Atomic bomb Audio-visual library service Biography Cities and towns College students--Suicidal behavior Criticism, interpretation, etc. Death--Psychological aspects Environmental policy Feminism Funeral rites and ceremonies Genetics History Human anatomy Human genetics--Moral and ethical aspects Human genetics--Religious aspects Indians, Treatment of Indians of North America--Ethnic identity Jewish-Arab relations Learning disabilities Libraries and television Love Lysenko, Trofim Denisovich,--1898-1976 Musical analysis Music appreciation Music--Instruction and study North America North America--Colorado River Palestinian Arabs Political science Pregnancy Public service television programs Regulation of rivers and lakes--Environmental aspects Robeson, Paul,--1898-1976 Science Science--Philosophy Science--Social aspects Sex Sex (Psychology) Sex customs Sex discrimination against women Sex instruction Sexual ethics Soviet Union Suicide--Prevention Undertakers and undertaking United States Video recordings
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