Discusses the attempts by China to increase farm production to keep pace with the growth of its huge population. One method has been the establishment of communal farming. Shows China’s major agricultural products and explains the influence of cultural, social and political factors on the organization of agriculture.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
320307
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Developing countries
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food supply
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → China
Childrens Films → Children 12+
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communes (China)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food supply
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)