Author

Contributions

  • Jay, Peter, 1937- - Contributor
  • British Broadcasting Corporation - Contributor
  • Films for the Humanities (Firm) - Contributor

Publication

2003 - Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Princeton, NJ, New Jersey

Language

English

Word Count

12,750 words, Guess

Page Count

51 pages

Physical Format

Video Recording

Identifiers

Alternate Titles

  • Best of times, the worst of times
  • Wealth-building, 1851 to 1945
  • Road to riches (Television program)

Description

Describes how industrialization and science transformed the world by creating revolutionary changes in transport and communications and expanding international trade, which led to an age of great wealth creation. Examines the economic tensions which were the crucial causes of two world wars which destroyed human life and economic wealth on an unimaginable scale. Analyzes the importance of science and technology, banking and big business, immigration, nationalism, and laissez-faire capitalism as forces for rapid societal change. Also addresses economic collapse in post-World War I Germany and America.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • HIS 234 (NU course)
  • SOC 365 (NU course)
  • SOC 430 (NU course)

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