The habitable planet [videorecording] : a systems approach to environmental science / Science Media Group ; produced by Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics ; in association with the Harvard University Center for the Environment.

Format
Video/Projected medium
Language
English
Published/​Created
[S. Burlington, Vt. : Annenberg Media], c2007.
Description
4 videodiscs (390 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

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    Summary note
    "The multimedia course explores the natural functions of Earth's systems: geophysical, atmospheric, oceanic, and ecosystems; Earth's ability to sustain life, especially human life; and the effects that human actions have had on the different natural systems. Components include 13 half-hour video programs featuring two documentary case studies describing current environmental science research, and an extensive Web site providing content, activities, and resources to help educators deepen and extend their understanding of environmental science"--Container label.
    Notes
    Title from title screen.
    Creation/​Production credits
    Project manager: Nancy Finkelstein ; executive producer: Alex Griswold ; executive director: Dr. Matthew H. Schneps ; featured scientists: Mark Cane ... [et al.].
    Funding information
    Funding for this program provided by Annenberg Media.
    System details
    DVD.
    Participant(s)/​Performer(s)
    Narration: Anna Lewicke.
    Language note
    In English.
    Contents
    • Disc 1. program 1, Many planets, one earth. program 2, Atmosphere. program 3, Oceans. program 4, Ecosystems
    • Disc 2. program 5, Human population dynamics. program 6, Risk, exposure, and health. program 7, Agriculture. program 8, Water resources
    • Disc 3. program 9, Biodiversity decline. program 10, Energy challenges. program 11, Atmospheric pollution
    • Disc 4. program 12, Earth's changing climate. program 13, Looking forward : our global experiment. Course overview.
    Other title(s)
    Systems approach to environmental science
    ISBN
    • 1576808831 (videos)
    • 9781576808832 (videos)
    • 1576808858 (guide)
    • 9781576808856 (guide)
    OCLC
    190870423
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