They are a model of socialism. Living as a collective and as equals in a family-based commune. They are the Hakka from the mountainous region of South East China. Their home is a fortress-like structure called the Tulou, where as many as five hundred family members share an ancient way of life. Th更多

For a group of selfless and committed men and women volunteering in various activities has become more than a simple hobby. These people offer their time, expertise and enthusiasm to help those less fortunate, to save lives, to teach and to create a spirit of community. This DVD follows the activi更多

In the United States high-risk-high-reward legal battles are as common as Big Macs. In this scenario, 'contingency fee lawyers' are a special breed. 'No Win No Fee' is the name of their game. They advertise at every corner of the street to find personal injury victims. If the case is won, the lawy更多

A tyrannical regime builds a monstrous concrete slab that severs a city - the Berlin Wall. On the Western side, it's a hated symbol of a bitter Cold War, on the East, a deadly blockade to freedom. The Berlin Wall: Escape To Freedom reveals the stories of courageous East Germans who dared to challe更多

Interviews of thirteen diverse women, ranging in age from early twenties to early eighties, are woven together into a series of frank discussions of both shared and uncommon experiences from first periods to menopause. This honest communication of raw experience attempts to expose how cultural for更多

As early as 1914 economical and political concepts were moulding the future of the Welsh colliers and jeopardising the existence of many valley towns and coal pits. This DVD examines the years from the start of World War One to the 1980s and the aftermath of 'the bitter end'. War, strikes, depress更多

Humans are born without any culture. For virtually anyone, the process of socialization begins with the family and continues through other social agents such as school, peer groups and mass media. The popularity of reality television shows that offer extreme makeovers is highlighted in this episod更多

This is a comprehensive introduction to Sociology using 22 half-hour video lessons that address core topics, correlate directly to the course textbooks, and provide the context for learning. Real-world examples in each video, called Slice of Life, focus on real people and issues and foster better 更多