Depending on Heaven

Synopsis: Focuses on the Mongols living in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region of China. In two 28-minute parts: 1) follows the life of a nomadic Mongol family on their yearly journey following the herds across north China; 2) shows a more contemporary view of the Mongols trying to reclaim the desert in a more sedentary life currently encouraged by the Chinese government. Highlight disturbing environmental issues regarding the destruction of these northern grasslands.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 56 min.
Year of production: 1988
Availability: Sale (RAI); 2000 sale: £50.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Anthropology
Keywords: Mongolia; nomadic communities

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Notes: The Institute sells more than 250 anthropology and ethnology titles on video and DVD, including some produced by students and staff of the Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology. There is also a large library of internationally produced film and video productions from which items may be borrowed within the UK.

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