Browse results: Major Global Trends (1945-Present)
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Economic BoomIn this Wide Angle video, learn about the economic boom that has transformed Ireland into a prosperous nation. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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EmpowermentThis video from Women, War & Peace demonstrates the power of women and suggests that presence of women at peace talks is essential.
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9-12 |
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Farm and CityThis video from Wide Angle reports on the increasingly difficult conditions for farmers in China that have caused many rural Chinese to flee the countryside. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Farmer's DilemmaIn this video from Wide Angle, learn about the new challenges the farmers of Ireland are facing amidst the country’s economic boom. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Farmers in PerilIn this video from Wide Angle, the sparse life of the rural farmer in India is compared to the wealth of consumer goods available to wealthier city dwellers. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Fashion ShowIn this video from Wide Angle, visit Istanbul, Turkey for the fashion show of Tekbir, a clothing line of conservative fashions for Muslim women. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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The Female WorkforceIrish women discuss social and economic changes that have taken place over the last half century in this video from Wide Angle. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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The FenceIn this video segment from Wide Angle, learn about the fence that is part of the border security system between Botswana and Zimbabwe. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Fighting to Be HeardThis video from Women, War & Peace looks at how the women of Afghanistan to participate in government and the peace process.
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9-12 |
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Foot and MouthIn this Wide Angle video, learn about the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle in Botswana. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Germany Phases Out Nuclear PowerThis video excerpt from FRONTLINE: "Nuclear Aftershocks" explores the debate behind Germany's decision to phase out its nuclear energy program and revert back to coal as “the bridge” that will eventually allow greater reliance on renewable energy. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
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Green ChemistryThis audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast explores the science of Green Chemistry. Hear about companies that are developing greener chemicals, and learn why they are fast becoming an attractive alternative for the multi-billion dollar chemical industry. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Grozny UniversityDr. Dadashev, a professor of physics on the shattered campus of Grozny University, conducts a tour of the war-torn campus in this video segment from Wide Angle. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Guerilla WarIn this video from Wide Angle, learn about Chechen rebels who have turned to guerilla warfare in order to combat Russian military forces. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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The High Cost of ProgressMeet an activist who works to help the struggling farmers of rural India in this video from Wide Angle. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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How to Prevent Future BhopalsHenrik Selin, a professor of international relations at Boston University and author of the forthcoming book Global Governance of Hazardous Chemicals, assesses the risk of future disasters like the 1984 gas leak in Bhopal India, in this audio segment from PRI's The World Science Podcast. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
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Human SecurityThis video from Women, War & Peace, introduces the idea of “human security” as is an individual’s and or a community’s feeling of security Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Illegal in BeijingIn this Wide Angle video, view a city area where illegal migrants from rural China live and work. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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Increased ImmigrationMeet two sisters who have migrated from Poland to Ireland, one of three countries in the EU that welcomes immigrant workers from Eastern Europe, in this Wide Angle video. Accessibility features: Transcript |
9-12 |
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A New World Order This video from Women, War & Peace explains how women and their dependents are most affected by the changed nature of warfare since the end of the Cold War.
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9-12 |
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