Genius of Britain : the scientists who changed the world
(DVD)
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Published
Silver Spring, Md. : Distributed by Acorn Media, [2011].
ISBN
9781598286229, 1598286226
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| St. Charles Public Library District - Adult Nonfiction Videos | 509.41 GEN | On Shelf |
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Published
Silver Spring, Md. : Distributed by Acorn Media, [2011].
Format
DVD
Physical Desc
2 videodiscs (approximately 236 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 bonus videodisc (90 min. : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 booklet (12 pages : illustrations ; 15 cm))
Language
English
ISBN
9781598286229, 1598286226
UPC
054961862290
Notes
General Note
Title from container.
General Note
Documentary.
General Note
Bonus disc contains "Stephen Hawking and the theory of everything" as seen on the Science Channel.
General Note
Some copies do not contain booklet.
General Note
Originally released as a television mini-series in 2010.
General Note
Special features: biographies of the presenters.
Participants/Performers
Presented by Jim Al-Khalili, Richard Dawkins, James Dyson, Stephen Hawking, Kathy Sykes, Paul Nurse, Olivia Judson, David Attenborough.
Description
Charismatic men of action and reclusive eccentrics. Eureka moments and serendipitous strokes of luck. Discoveries born of crisis and insatiable curiosity. The history of scientific progress in Britain offers an astonishing breadth of personalities and has had an awe-inspiring effect on civilization. Each episode brings an era of scientific thought to life, with modern-day geniuses examining the legacies of their heroes.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD, widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby digital stereo.
Language
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH).
Local note
DVD
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Usborne, T., Rudd, J., Al-Khalili, J., Dawkins, R., Dyson, J., Hawking, S., Sykes, K., Nurse, P., Judson, O., Attenborough, D., Johnstone, G., Korn, D., & Bell, R. (2011). Genius of Britain: the scientists who changed the world (Widescreen.). Distributed by Acorn Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tim. Usborne et al.. 2011. Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World. Distributed by Acorn Media.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Tim. Usborne et al.. Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World Distributed by Acorn Media, 2011.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Usborne, Tim., et al. Genius of Britain: The Scientists Who Changed the World Widescreen., Distributed by Acorn Media, 2011.
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