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The people paradox: In Japan, Europe and Russia, birth rates are shrinking and the population is aging. In parts of India and Africa, more than half of the still growing population is under 25. The world population is now careening in two dramatically different directions. China revs up: Examines Ch...

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Uniform Title:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Corporate Authors: WGBH Video (Firm)
Linda Harrar Productions
Powderhouse Productions
WGBH Educational Foundation
Other Authors: Holt, Sarah
Mow, Jackie
Bacon, Michael, 1948-
Schmidt, Chris
Olicker, Joel
Platt, Oliver
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Closed-captioned; optional audio description for people with visual disabilities.
Published: [Boston, Mass.] : WGBH Boston, [2004], ©2004.
Series:Rovi Media Collection. Movies.
Rovi K-12 education materials.
Subjects:
Population.
Population Density.
Overpopulation.
Childbirth > Statistics.
Older people > Statistics.
China > Economic conditions > 2000-
China > Economic policy > 2000-
Pollution > China > History > 21st century.
Pollution prevention > China > History > 21st century.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Documentary > Television.
History.
Statistics.
Since 2000
Childbirth.
Economic history.
Economic policy.
Older people.
Pollution.
Pollution prevention.
China.
Genre:
Statistics.
Documentary television programs.
Nonfiction television programs.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Documentary
History.
Television.
Online Access:
(Related resources)
Physical Description:1 videodisc (120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format: Video DVD
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Summary:
The people paradox: In Japan, Europe and Russia, birth rates are shrinking and the population is aging. In parts of India and Africa, more than half of the still growing population is under 25. The world population is now careening in two dramatically different directions. China revs up: Examines China's booming economy and the impact it is having on the environment.
Note:DVD-ROM features: 11 PDF files.
Letterbox format.
Videorecording.
Call Number:AQ2 D0037547 VideoDVD
HB849.4 .W67 2004 VideoDVD
Audience:
MPAA rating: Not rated.
ISBN:1593751435
9781593751432
Credits:Music, Michael Bacon. People paradox: camera, Ned Johnston, Steve McCarthy, Bob Poole ; editor, Sarah Holt. China revs up: editor, David Carnochan ; director of photography, Gary Henoch.
System Details:DVD, NTSC, region 1; Dolby Digital.
DVD-ROM segments requires DVD-ROM player and PDF reader.
Participant or Performer:
Narrator, Oliver Platt.