Hearing

VHS

Hearing [videorecording].

Ackerman, Diane, 1948- (Added Author). Klein, Larry. (Added Author). Gemini Productions. (Added Author). Green Umbrella Ltd. (Added Author). WETA-TV (Television station : Washington, D.C.) (Added Author). WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.) (Added Author).

Summary:

Examines the importance of the auditory function to human survival and quality of life.

Topics include: anatomy of the ear; deafness, cochlear implants, hearing loss (rock musicians, Inuit hunters) from loud sounds; movie sound effects; music and emotions; music as a cultural tool (Maori chants & songs).

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (56 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.
Publisher: Alexandria, VA : PBS Video, c1995 ;

Content descriptions

General Note:: A Nova miniseries.

Produced by Green Umbrella Ltd. for WETA Washington and WGBH/Boston in association with Gemini Productions, Germany.
Restrictions on Access Note:: Available to B.C. post-secondary institution only. AEMAC.
Creation/Production Credits Note:: Producer/director, Larry Klein; writers, Diane Ackerman, Larry Klein.
Participant or Performer Note:: Presenter, Diane Ackerman.
System Details Note:: VHS.
Terms Governing Use and Reproduction Note:: Licensed for: home, library, classroom, ILL.
Language Note:: Closed captioned.