Episode of Series “The United Nations: Its Charter and Organization”.
The conquest of time and distance in communications is one of the miracles of the modern age. Records the technological advances and growing co-operation among nations from the early pioneers to the latest spacecommunication satellites. The role of the International Telecommunication Union is emphasised particularly in the developing countries.
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ACMI Identifier
321790
Language
English
Subject categories
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Telecommunication
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Communication - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → International cooperation
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Technology - Study and teaching
Educational & Instructional → Instructional
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Satellites
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Study and teaching
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
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Sound
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Black and White
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16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)