Power and Vision: The West and the Rest

Synopsis: Shows how Western Europe has represented ‘the other’ from medieval times to the present day, with particular reference to people from other cultures. Looks at different examples from different times and different geographical areas, and traces common themes (e.g. the hunt for gold, cannibalism) which recurred. Designed to heighten students’ awareness of how Western European culture ‘defined’ other cultures, and continues to do so. The programme is made up of specially shot early maps of the world, book illustrations and BBC archive film.
Series: Understanding Modern Societies, Course D213
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production: 1992
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 2000 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Sociology
Keywords: European culture; social life and customs

Producer

Alison Tucker

Cast

Stuart Hall

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