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CBC-TV News in Review: October 2001*
- 2001 ----- color ----- 59 min ----- vhs
- Segments: 1. United States Under Terrorist Attack (31 min) Examines what this terrorist attack means in global terms and the implications for North Americans specifically. Reviews issues related to emergency measures and crisis management, public coping strategies and issues of media coverage. This extended report assesses what happened and the immediate aftermath; examines the debate over retaliation and its political and historical implications; and shows the effects and impact on the general population, how people deal with the horror, and the backlash reaction. 2. Racism: Then and Now (13 min) Examines the UN conference on racism and xenophobia, held in Durban, South Africa, that was marred by controversy and discord. Also examines the black experience in Nova Scotia and recent calls there for measures to redress historic wrongs. 3. Wind Power: Harnessing Nature (13 min) As a cheap, clean and completely renewable source of energy, wind power is gaining favour across Canada. We analyze and assess the realities, advantages and disadvantages of this age-old energy source (Closed-Captioned). (Extensive study guide available upon request) (Donated by the Department of Canadian Studies) (Restricted to use by institutions of learning within the State of Washington only)
- Topics: (Canadian Studies, Cities and Towns, Discrimination, Energy, History: American, Political Science: American, Public Health and Safety, Sociology, War and Peace)
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