The Resource Bird flu : how safe are we?, a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey, (videorecording)
Bird flu : how safe are we?, a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey, (videorecording)
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The item Bird flu : how safe are we?, a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey, (videorecording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in District of Columbia Public Library System.This item is available to borrow from 3 library branches.
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The item Bird flu : how safe are we?, a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey, (videorecording) represents a specific, individual, material embodiment of a distinct intellectual or artistic creation found in District of Columbia Public Library System.
This item is available to borrow from 3 library branches.
- Summary
- During the past 100 years, life expectancy more than doubled in developed countries. In the last few decades, however, 30 new infectious diseases have emerged. Examine the most critical threats we face today, including avian flu
- Language
- eng
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (ca. 56 min.)
- Note
-
- DVD format
- Title from disc
- "A global health challenge : conquering AIDS, Avain flu, and other deadly epidemics"--Container
- DVD release of an original television production aired on PBS in 1995
- Special features: dispatches from experts in the field; materials for educators; activities for exploring global health issues; access to the "Rx for survival" web site
- Contents
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- Botswana's AIDs struggle
- Test case for the world
- New nemeses, old lessons
- When Avian flu kills
- Vaccine dilemma
- International commitment is key
- Isbn
- 9781593755980
- Label
- Bird flu : how safe are we?
- Title
- Bird flu
- Title remainder
- how safe are we?
- Statement of responsibility
- a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey
- Title variation
- How safe are we?
- Language
- eng
- Summary
- During the past 100 years, life expectancy more than doubled in developed countries. In the last few decades, however, 30 new infectious diseases have emerged. Examine the most critical threats we face today, including avian flu
- Member of
- TJ02SpAYI0w
- Cataloging source
- TEFMT
- Characteristic
- videorecording
- http://bibfra.me/vocab/lite/collectionName
- How safe are we?
- Credits note
- Camera, Mike Fox, Ian Salvage ; editor, Stephanie Munroe ; music composed by Sheldon Mirowitz
- Dewey number
- 362.196/9
- Intended audience
- MPAA rating: Not rated
- Language note
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- In English
- Closed-captioned; described video for the visually impaired
- LC call number
- RA643
- LC item number
- .B573 2006
- PerformerNote
- Narrator, Brad Pitt
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
- 1963-
- http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
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- Whittlesey, Rob
- Pitt, Brad
- Mirowitz, Sheldon
- Vulcan Productions
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
- WGBH Video (Firm)
- Runtime
- 56
- Series statement
- Rx for survival
- http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
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- Epidemiology
- Avian influenza
- AIDS (Disease)
- AIDS (Disease)
- Epidemics
- Veterinary epidemiology
- Target audience
- general
- Technique
- live action
- Label
- Bird flu : how safe are we?, a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey, (videorecording)
- Note
-
- DVD format
- Title from disc
- "A global health challenge : conquering AIDS, Avain flu, and other deadly epidemics"--Container
- DVD release of an original television production aired on PBS in 1995
- Special features: dispatches from experts in the field; materials for educators; activities for exploring global health issues; access to the "Rx for survival" web site
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- quadrophonic multichannel or surround
- Contents
- Botswana's AIDs struggle -- Test case for the world -- New nemeses, old lessons -- When Avian flu kills -- Vaccine dilemma -- International commitment is key
- Control code
- ocm65223075
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (ca. 56 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781593755980
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 783421409996
- Other physical details
- sd., col.
- Publisher number
- WG40999
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System details
- DVD ; Region 1 ; letterboxed presentation ; Dolby Digital, NTSC
- Video recording format
- DVD
- Label
- Bird flu : how safe are we?, a co-production of the WGBH/NOVA Science Unit and Vulcan Productions, Inc. ; produced in association with Johns Hopkins University, Bloomberg School of Public Health ; written, produced and directed by Rob Whittlesey, (videorecording)
- Note
-
- DVD format
- Title from disc
- "A global health challenge : conquering AIDS, Avain flu, and other deadly epidemics"--Container
- DVD release of an original television production aired on PBS in 1995
- Special features: dispatches from experts in the field; materials for educators; activities for exploring global health issues; access to the "Rx for survival" web site
- Color
- multicolored
- Configuration of playback channels
- quadrophonic multichannel or surround
- Contents
- Botswana's AIDs struggle -- Test case for the world -- New nemeses, old lessons -- When Avian flu kills -- Vaccine dilemma -- International commitment is key
- Control code
- ocm65223075
- Dimensions
- 4 3/4 in.
- Dimensions
- other
- Extent
- 1 videodisc (ca. 56 min.)
- Isbn
- 9781593755980
- Medium for sound
- videodisc
- Other control number
- 783421409996
- Other physical details
- sd., col.
- Publisher number
- WG40999
- Sound on medium or separate
- sound on medium
- Specific material designation
- videodisc
- System details
- DVD ; Region 1 ; letterboxed presentation ; Dolby Digital, NTSC
- Video recording format
- DVD
Subject
- AIDS (Disease)
- AIDS (Disease) -- Transmission
- Avian influenza
- Documentary videos
- Epidemics
- Epidemiology
- Veterinary epidemiology
- Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
- cld cat 09/22/06
Genre
- Documentary videos
- Video recordings for people with visual disabilities
- Video recordings for the hearing impaired
Library Locations
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