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Bullfrog Films
P.O. Box 149
Oley, PA 19547
Tel: 610/779-8226
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The Human Race (Series)
The Bomb Under the World
What are the consequences of consumerism taking hold in developing countries like India?
52 minutes
DVD-R version available
(2 parts for classrooms: 21/30)
Color
Closed Captioned
Grade Level: 10-12, College, Adult
US Release Date: 1995
Copyright Date: 1994
ISBN (VHS): 0-7722-0569-8
ISBN (DVD): 0-7722-1219-8
Directed by Werner Volkmer
Produced by Catherine Mullins & Marrin Canell
for Green Lion Productions
Hosted by Gwynne Dyer
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"Insightful and well-argued."
Online Journal of Peace & Conflict Resolution
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Following deregulation of the economy, consumerism has hit India, and India's growing population is looking westward, demanding the same goods and a similar living standard.
And why shouldn't they? But what are the broader consequences of Western-style consumerism taking hold in large developing countries?
Other titles in the series are:
The Gods of Our Fathers - There is nothing innate in patriarchy and militarism. We can change our culture.
The Tribal Mind - Post-apartheid South Africa is the best example of people struggling to overcome tribalism.
Escaping From History - Poverty and the consumer ethic clash in Mexico City. What can we do?
The DVD version of this program is recorded on DVD-R which is not compatible with some older DVD players. See the new DVD page for more details.
Awards:
International Film Festival, Pretoria
Reviews:
"THE BOMB UNDER THE WORLD is primarily concerned with the societal and environmental impact of consumer culture in the underdeveloped world. It provides an insightful and well-argued case that if we are to survive this transformation, it must be understood and handled with intelligence and care."
Online Journal of Peace & Conflict Resolution
"An outstanding effort, sure to inspire both serious thinking and fruitful debate. Highly recommended."
EDITOR'S CHOICE, Video Librarian, March/April 1996
"Striking and well edited."
Booklist
"This is a fascinating series...deeply concerning by definition, but unable by circumstance to offer the quick-fix solution we all want."
The West Australian
"While many may see programs about overpopulation and other unpleasantries as depressing and futile, this series provides a glimmer of hope."
Niagara Falls Review
Related Subjects:
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Consumerism
Developing World
Economics
Environment
Environmental Ethics
Humanities
India
Macrohistorical Dynamics
Population
Religion
Social Psychology
Sociology
Women's Studies
Related Titles:
Who's Counting? (Short Version): Marilyn Waring demystifies global economics from a feminist perspective.
It Takes a Child: 15 year-old child labor activist, Craig Kielburger, works for reform around the world.
Affluenza: Diagnoses the "disease" of materialism and prescribes its antidote, simple living.
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