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Somewhere a Wall Came Down: Unemployment and Unification

Synopsis
Looks at the impact of increased unemployment in East Berlin as a result of German unification, examining the stresses and strains felt by families in the Berlin suburbs of Pankow and Hellersdorf, and at the scheme that the scheme the German government has used to try to counter the high unemployment rates.
Series
Family Life and Social Policy, Course D311
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 24 min.
Year of production
1993
Availability
Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1997 sale: £195.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Notes
Paired with BERLIN - UNEMPLOYMENT AND THE FAMILY, D311/01V.
Subjects
Social welfare
Keywords
Berlin; German reunification; Germany; social security; unemployment

Credits

Producer
Jack Leatham
Cast
Andrew Sachs 

Production Company

Name

BBC Open University Productions

Distributor

Name

Open University Worldwide

Web
http://www.ouw.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
+44 (0) 1908 274066
Address
Walton Hall
Milton Keynes
MK7 6AA
Notes
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