A to Z : how writing changed the world / David Sington, author, director ; Laurie Cahalane, Melanie Wallace, Hugh Sington, Martin de la Fouchardiere, producer.
The First Alphabet: Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets. How Writing Changed the World: The printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies, from pen to paper to printing press, make it all possible?
Record details
- ISBN: 9781531712662
- ISBN: 1531712665
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2020]
Content descriptions
General Note: | Title from disc surface. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Jeanette Robinson, narrator. |
Target Audience Note: | Rating: TV-G. |
System Details Note: | DVD, wide screen, region 1; stereo. |
Language Note: | English dialogue ; English subtitles (SDH). |
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Subject: | Writing > History. |
Genre: | Video recordings for the hearing impaired. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Easton Area Public Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Easton Main Library | DVD 411 A (Text) | 31901004478139 | Adult DVD Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
The First Alphabet: Follow the evolution of the written word, from millennia-old carvings in an Egyptian turquoise mine to modern-day alphabets. How Writing Changed the World: The printing press transformed the spread of information, igniting the Industrial Revolution. How did technologies, from pen to paper to printing press, make it all possible?