A comprehensive survey of the social security system in Germany - the care of the aged, the compulsory medical benefits scheme for the labour force, and unemployment benefits. Also profiles rebuilding of post-war West Germany.
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In ACMI's collection
Credits
Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
009974
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Germany
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Democracy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Germany - Social conditions
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Public welfare
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social policy
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social service
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Unemployment benefits
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Aged - Integrated care
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Public health
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)