Warfare and Welfare

Synopsis: Uses the propaganda short aimed at servicemen, the documentary, and the feature film to examine the new interest in welfare issues provoked by World War II. Professor Marwick discusses differences between America and Britain in their response to new ideas of a welfare state. The films discussed are DAWN GUARD (1942); EAST SIDE, WEST SIDE; COMMUNITY AT WAR (1943); WORLD OF PLENTY (1942/43); TILL THE END OF TIME (1946); THE GUINEA PIG (1948).
Series: Themes in British and American History: A Comparative Approach C1760-1970, Course A317
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1985
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Social welfare
Keywords: welfare services; World War II

Cast

Arthur Marwick

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