How Did We Get Here? : A History of Evolutionary Science / BBC Worldwide Ltd.

The question of human origins, and of the beginning of life itself, is one of the most controversial science has ever wrestled with-and the debates are as divisive today as they were in the 19th century. This program tells the story of how scientists came to explain the genesis and diversity of livi...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Story of science (Television program)
Films on Demand.
Corporate Authors: BBC Worldwide Ltd
Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Infobase
Language:English
Language and/or Writing System:
Closed-captioned.
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2011], ©2010.
Series:Story of science (Television program)
Films on Demand.
Subjects:
Darwin, Charles, > 1809-1882.
Biodiversity.
Human beings > Origin.
Primates > Evolution.
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Genre:
Educational films.
Internet videos.
Online Access:
Connect to online resource - MSU authorized users (Films On Demand @ Infobase)
Physical Description:1 online resource (49 min.) : sound, color, digital file.
Variant Title:
History of Evolutionary Science
Format: Electronic Video
Description
Summary:
The question of human origins, and of the beginning of life itself, is one of the most controversial science has ever wrestled with-and the debates are as divisive today as they were in the 19th century. This program tells the story of how scientists came to explain the genesis and diversity of living things; it also explores the connection between evolution and the long and violent history of our planet. Although Charles Darwin figures in most any discussion of evolution, viewers will also encounter ocean adventurers, eccentric French aristocrats, mountain climbers, a secret Victorian publisher with 12 fingers, and a ridiculed German meteorologist.
Note:Originally broadcast in the UK under the title Story of of Science in 2010.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on January 06, 2011.
Electronic resource.
Interest Grade Level:
6 & up.
System Details:System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Mode of access: Internet.
Source of Description:
Title from distributor's description.