Connections (1978)
Directed by Mick Jackson
Genres - Science & Technology |
Sub-Genres - Inventions & Innovations, Social History |
Run Time - 60 min. |
Countries - United Kingdom, United States |
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Synopsis by Alice Day
In this episode of the popular science series, host James Burke explains how the successful treatment of a Caliph of Baghdad using ancient Greek medical texts eventually led to many technological achievements in other parts of the world. Burke's energetic presentation and on-site filming add to the appeal of the programs, which hold the attention of both young and old. Connections: Wheel of Fortune is a discussion of Galileo and Huygens' work with clocks, the discovery of Jupiter's moons, accurate measuring devices, and interchangeable machine parts.
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technology, social-change, connection, interdependence
