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Surviving Progress
directed by Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks, fl. 2003; produced by Denise Robert, fl. 2000, Daniel Louis, 1953- and Gerry Flahive, fl. 1981-2017, Big Picture Media Corporation, National Film Board of Canada and Cinémaginaire (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2011), 1 hour 27 mins
Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society? Or too much of a good thing? Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese, this provocative documentary explores the concept of progress in our modern world, guiding us through the major "progress traps" facing ou...
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directed by Mathieu Roy and Harold Crooks, fl. 2003; produced by Denise Robert, fl. 2000, Daniel Louis, 1953- and Gerry Flahive, fl. 1981-2017, Big Picture Media Corporation, National Film Board of Canada and Cinémaginaire (New York, NY: First Run Features, 2011), 1 hour 27 mins
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Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society? Or too much of a good thing? Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese, this provocative documentary explores the concept of progress in our modern world, guiding us through the major "progress traps" facing our civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption, and the environment. Featuring powerful arguments from such visiona...
Technological advancement, economic development, population increase - are they signs of a thriving society? Or too much of a good thing? Executive Produced by Martin Scorsese, this provocative documentary explores the concept of progress in our modern world, guiding us through the major "progress traps" facing our civilization in the arenas of technology, economics, consumption, and the environment. Featuring powerful arguments from such visionaries as Jane Goodall, Margaret Atwood and Stephen Hawking, this enlightening and visually spectacular film invites us to contemplate the progress traps that destroyed past civilizations and that lie treacherously embedded in our own.
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Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Denise Robert, fl. 2000, Daniel Louis, 1953-, Gerry Flahive, fl. 1981-2017, Big Picture Media Corporation, National Film Board of Canada, Cinémaginaire
Author / Creator
Mathieu Roy, Harold Crooks, fl. 2003
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
First Run Features
Speaker / Narrator
Ronald Wright, 1948-, Stephen Hawking, 1942-2018, Margaret Atwood, 1939-, Jane Goodall, 1934-
Person Discussed
Ronald Wright, 1948-, Stephen Hawking, 1942-2018, Margaret Atwood, 1939-, Jane Goodall, 1934-
Topic / Theme
Conservation of natural resources, International economic conditions, Technology, Progress of civilization
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2013. Used by permission of First Run Features. All rights reserved.
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Way We Live, Episode 122, Waves of Change
produced by Glenn Kammen, fl. 1984-2007, Intelecom, in Way We Live, Episode 122 (Pasadena, CA: Intelecom, 2005), 27 mins
What is social change and what are its causes? This lesson provides a deeper understanding of the main theories and concepts of social change, modernity and post-modernity. Particular emphasis on the four dimension of modernization: the loss of community (Ferdinand Tonnies), the division of labor (Emile Durkheim),...
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produced by Glenn Kammen, fl. 1984-2007, Intelecom, in Way We Live, Episode 122 (Pasadena, CA: Intelecom, 2005), 27 mins
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What is social change and what are its causes? This lesson provides a deeper understanding of the main theories and concepts of social change, modernity and post-modernity. Particular emphasis on the four dimension of modernization: the loss of community (Ferdinand Tonnies), the division of labor (Emile Durkheim), rationalization (Max Weber), and capitalism (Karl Marx).
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Glenn Kammen, fl. 1984-2007, Intelecom, Merrilyn Crouch, fl. 1999-2012
Date Published / Released
2005
Publisher
Intelecom
Series
Way We Live
Speaker / Narrator
Merrilyn Crouch, fl. 1999-2012
Topic / Theme
Social reforms, Social movements, Wintu, Americans
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2005 by Intelecom Intelligent Telecommunications
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Exploring Society, Communications Media and Technology: Part 6
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 5 mins
Communication Media and Technology explains how communications media and technology impact society. Lesson 19, Part 6.
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 5 mins
Description
Communication Media and Technology explains how communications media and technology impact society. Lesson 19, Part 6.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Population & urbanization: Part 7
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 4 mins
Population and Urbanizaton explains why sociologists study urbanization and population. Lesson 20, Part 7.
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 4 mins
Description
Population and Urbanizaton explains why sociologists study urbanization and population. Lesson 20, Part 7.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Topic / Theme
Suburbs
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Lesson 4, Culture: Part 4
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 4 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 2 mins
Culture interprets the dimensions and significance of culture to society and relates attitude to cultural understanding and sharing within and between cultures. Lesson 4, Part 4.
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 4 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 2 mins
Description
Culture interprets the dimensions and significance of culture to society and relates attitude to cultural understanding and sharing within and between cultures. Lesson 4, Part 4.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Topic / Theme
Public schools, Cultural norms, Technology
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Lesson 5, Socialization: Part 7
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 5 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 2 mins
Socialization explains the significance of the socialization process to social development. Lesson 5, Part 7.
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 5 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 2 mins
Description
Socialization explains the significance of the socialization process to social development. Lesson 5, Part 7.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Topic / Theme
Digital communications
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Lesson 5, Socialization: Part 8
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 5 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 1 min
Socialization explains the significance of the socialization process to social development. Lesson 5, Part 8.
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 5 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 1 min
Description
Socialization explains the significance of the socialization process to social development. Lesson 5, Part 8.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Topic / Theme
Cartoons and children
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Lesson 6, Social interactions, relationships, and structure: Part 4
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 6 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 2 mins
Social Interactions, Relationships, and Structure discusses the role of social interaction in establishing and maintaining relationships, noting effects of social structure on the lives of individuals. Lesson 6, Part 4
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 6 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 2 mins
Description
Social Interactions, Relationships, and Structure discusses the role of social interaction in establishing and maintaining relationships, noting effects of social structure on the lives of individuals. Lesson 6, Part 4
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Topic / Theme
Film and filmmaking occupations
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Lesson 12, Gender: Part 4
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 12 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 3 mins
Gender discusses how society's expectations influence the definitions and behaviors associated with gender. Lesson 12, Part 4.
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 12 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 3 mins
Description
Gender discusses how society's expectations influence the definitions and behaviors associated with gender. Lesson 12, Part 4.
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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Exploring Society, Lesson 14, Age: Part 7
directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 14 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 3 mins
Age examines the sociological definition of age and the social implications of an aging population. Lesson 14, Part 7
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directed by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999; produced by Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, in Exploring Society, Lesson 14 (Dallas, TX: Dallas County Community College District, 2002), 3 mins
Description
Age examines the sociological definition of age and the social implications of an aging population. Lesson 14, Part 7
Field of Study
Social Theory
Content Type
Instructional material
Contributor
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999, Dallas TeleLearning, Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Author / Creator
Ken Harrison, fl. 1969-1999
Date Published / Released
2002
Publisher
Dallas County Community College District
Series
Exploring Society
Speaker / Narrator
Lynn Mathis, 1953-2003
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2002 by Dallas County Community College District. All Rights Reserved.
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