Sugar Takes Root

Synopsis
Examines the development of the European sugar beet processing industry since 1802, paying particular attention to improvements in horticulture, sugar assay and processing. Archive film from the 1920s conveys the labour intensive nature of the industry before mechanisation and genetic improvement of the beet plant.
Series
Technology and Change, C1750-1914, Course A281
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production
1984
Availability
OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Uses
Students of economic and social history.*
Subjects
Agriculture
Keywords
sugar production

Credits

Producer
Neil Cameron

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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