An exploration of three attitudes to science and technology since 1900; the positive celebration of technology as the solution to mankind’s problems; the attitude that current technology trends are destroying the environment; and the ecologically conscious attitude towards technology and its uses. Narrated by Brian Leech.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
010666
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Ecology
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Environmental protection
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Technology - Social aspects
History → Technology and civilization
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technological innovations
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology - Social aspects
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Technology and civilization
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)