Food and people

United States, 1956

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Draws a contrast between people who have plenty to eat and those who have next to nothing. Followers of Thomas Malthus are convinced that a world of plenty will never be possible; others believe the world’s population should be limited; and another group advocates the increase of food production and distribution. The latter concept also stresses conservation of resources and improved agricultural methods. Emphasises that with free world trade, peoples of all nations will benefit. Suggests that a world of plenty provides greater chances for individual security and world peace.

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Credits

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:24:42:00

Production places
United States
Production dates
1956

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

003899

Language

English

Subject categories

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Agriculture - Developing countries

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Food supply - Developing countries

Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → International trade

Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Conservation of natural resources

Documentary

Documentary → Documentary films - United States

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food consumption - Developing countries

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food relief - Developing countries

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply - Developing countries

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Food supply - Political aspects

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Globalization

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International trade

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Educational films

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Food

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Black and White

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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