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Title:

The human spark [videorecording DVD] / a co-production of Chedd-Angier-Lewis Productions and Thirteen in association with WNET.ORG ; writer and series producer, Graham Chedd ; director, Larry Engel.

Format:

[videorecording DVD] /

Publisher:

PBS Distribution,

Copyright Date:

2010

Description:

1 videodisc (ca. 180 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.

Subject:

Human evolution.
Human beings.
Human biology.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
DVDs held by the Library.

Other Authors:

Alda, Alan, 1936-
Chedd, Graham.
Engel, Larry.
Chedd-Angier-Lewis Productions.
WNET (Television station : New York, N.Y.)
WNET.ORG.
Public Broadcasting Service (U.S.)
PBS Home Video.

Notes:

Title from container. Host, Alan Alda. Originally broadcast as a 3 part series on PBS in 2009. Special feature: deleted scenes.

Summary:

Alan Alda takes a look at how humans first appeared on Earth millions of years ago, and how our species not only survived, but thrived, through some unimaginable conditions. Alda visits with dozens of scientists on three continents, and participates directly in many experiments - including the detailed examination of his own brain.

ISBN:

1608831361
9781608831364

OCLC:

(OCoLC)495860959

UPC:

841887011396

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

KSPG296 -- Burlington Public Library (Burlington)

UNUX074 -- University of Northern Iowa - Rod Library (Cedar Falls)

PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)

FXPH314 -- Carnegie-Stout Public Library (Dubuque)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

CAPH522 -- Iowa City Public Library (Iowa City)

YEPF572 -- Marion Public Library (Marion)

GOPG641 -- Marshalltown Public Library (Marshalltown)

GEPG771 -- West Des Moines Public Library (West Des Moines)