Episode of Series “African Continent”.
The interaction of the modern with the colourful and traditional characterises Northern Africa. This geographic region is greatly influenced by three factors: its primarily Arab background and culture, its age-old lack of water, and its long history of European influence. Shows oasis farming, craftsmanship, and modern industries and cities; and views some of the problems that face Moslems and Europeans.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
007701
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Anthropology
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Human geography
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → North Africans
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Religion and culture
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Human geography
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Religion and culture
History → Africa, North - History
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)