Connections 1 DVD Special Features
Actors: James Burke
Directors: Mick Jackson
Format: NTSC
Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
Number of discs: 5
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Ambrose Video Publishing, Inc.
DVD Release Date: 2013
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Connections 1 DVD Overview
Connections 1 DVD is a ten-episode documentary television series and 1978 book ("Connections" based on the series) created, written and presented by science historian James Burke. The series was produced and directed by Mick Jackson of the BBC Science & Features Department and first aired in 1978 (UK) and 1979 (USA). It took an interdisciplinary approach to the history of science and invention and demonstrated how various discoveries,scientific achievements,Connections 1 DVD and historical world events were built from one another successively in an interconnected way to bring about particular aspects of modern technology. The series was noted for Burke's crisp and enthusiastic presentation (and dry humour), historical re-enactments, and intricate working models.