Uses a case study of the industrial city of Detroit in order to present a view of the function of the industrial community in modern American society. Emphasises the fact that the future of a city depends on the education, training and ability of the people. Also discusses the automobile industry where 10,000 cars are produced per day at this time. Touches on the problems of traffic congestion, pollution, poverty and clime.
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ACMI Identifier
014561
Language
English
Subject categories
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Automobile industry and trade
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrial sociology
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industrialization
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industries - United States
Agriculture, Business, Commerce & Industry → Industry - Social aspects
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Cities and towns - United States
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Automobile industry and trade
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Industry - Social aspects
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → United States - Social conditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)