The first alphabet A to Z: how writing changed the world
(DVD)
Contributors:
Cahalane, Laurie, film producer.
Wallace, Melanie (Producer), film producer.
Sington, Hugh, film producer.
La Fouchardière, Martin de, film producer.
Sington, David, film director,
Wallace, Melanie (Producer), film producer.
Sington, Hugh, film producer.
La Fouchardière, Martin de, film producer.
Sington, David, film director,
Published:
[Place of publication not identified] : PBS, [2020].
Format:
DVD
Physical Desc:
1 videodisc (approximately 120 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Rating:
Rating: TV-G.
Status:
Description
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?
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
East Lyme Public Adult DVD Non-Fiction
DVD 411 First
On Shelf
Wallingford Adult Videodiscs
DVD 411.09 FIRST
On Shelf
Subjects
LC Subjects
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781531712662, 1531712665
UPC:
841887044417
Notes
General Note
Title from disc surface.
Participants/Performers
Jeanette Robinson, narrator.
Description
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?
Target Audience
Rating: TV-G.
System Details
DVD, wide screen, region 1; stereo.
Language
English dialogue ; English subtitles (SDH).
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Cahalane, L., Wallace, M. (., Sington, H., La Fouchardière, M. d., Sington, D., & Robinson, J. (2020). The first alphabet A to Z: how writing changed the world. [Place of publication not identified], PBS.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Laurie, Cahalane et al.. 2020. The First Alphabet A to Z: How Writing Changed the World. [Place of publication not identified], PBS.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Laurie, Cahalane et al., The First Alphabet A to Z: How Writing Changed the World. [Place of publication not identified], PBS, 2020.
MLA Citation (style guide)Cahalane, Laurie,, et al. The First Alphabet A to Z: How Writing Changed the World. [Place of publication not identified], PBS, 2020.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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Grouped Work ID:
009b9048-727d-7210-28e3-c25f5a1e0ec0
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