Understanding race /

"Examines the history and power of the artificial distinction called 'race,' viewing it within historical, scientific, and cultural contexts. Topics include the anthropological unity of Homo sapiens; sanctioned discrimination, such as segregation; cultural biases based on racial stere...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Lucky Pictures, Inc, Learning Channel (Firm), Discovery Channel (Firm), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors:	Dougherty, Lynn, Coyote, Peter
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, NJ : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Subjects:	Race. Educational television programs.

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Summary:	"Examines the history and power of the artificial distinction called 'race,' viewing it within historical, scientific, and cultural contexts. Topics include the anthropological unity of Homo sapiens; sanctioned discrimination, such as segregation; cultural biases based on racial stereotypes; and the underlying humanity that inextricably links us all"--Container.
Item Description:	"Discovery Channel"--Container. Originally broadcast as an episode of the Learning Channel television program Understanding in 1999. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD-R.
Production Credits:	Director of photography, Michael Mayers ; editor, Penny Trams ; music composed by Fred Karns.