Why We Do What We Do

Cambridge Educational (Firm) (Added Author). Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) (Added Author). Films Media Group (Added Author).

Summary: Beginning with a concise history of the media, this program explores the effects of TV and other information and entertainment sources on personal attitudes and actions as well as on public opinion. The impact of how appearance, language, and behavior are portrayed is considered. Tips on becoming a more critical viewer are included.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (25 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
remote
electronic resource (video)
Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2005], c2001.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 12, 2005. Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Formatted Contents Note:	Media and History (3:49) -- Influence of the Messenger (3:17) -- Life Imitates Art (3:30) -- Violence in Our Culture (2:55) -- Tolerance and Acceptance (3:45) -- Positive Action and Critical Viewing (2:40)
Restrictions on Access Note:	Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Source of Description Note:	Title from distributor's description.