HERITAGE II (6 films)

Duration: 30 min

Year Published: 1956

Creator: WQED

Format: 16mm

Color: B&W

Sound: Sound

Description: Titles are: 1. SCIENTIST AND HIS WORK. Dr Harold Urey discusses his research leading to the discovery of heavy hydrogen. Describes the line of reasoning and experimentation carried on prior to his discovery of heavy hydrogen and the use of the spectroscope in confirming the discovery. 2. CURRENT WORK OF THE RESEARCH SCIENTIST. Dr Harold Urey discusses his theory of the formation of the solar system. He describes his years of working on the problem of the age of the earth and moon. Uses photographs of the moon to point out features of the moon and his belief concerning the age of the moon. 3. PROGRESS OF SCIENCE. Dr Harold Urey describes the advancement of civilization as a result of scientific discoveries. He points out the impact of science on humanity, the importance of ethics in science, and the significance of seemingly 'impractical' scientific investigation. 4. EVALUATION OF SCIENCE. Dr Harold Urey traces the development of science and its interrelationship with society since the time of Copernicus. Relates scientific thinking to philosophical, political, and religious areas. He discusses the revolutionary change in the ideas of today due to radical discoveries by scientists. 5. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SCIENTIST. Dr Harold Urey discusses the responsibilities of the scientist to science, to the world, and to himself in relation to his discoveries. He is joined by guests and they speak of the moral responsibility of the scientist with regard to potentially dangerous work. 6. SCIENTIFIC TRAINING. Continuing from the preceding program, 'The responsibilities of the scientist,' Dr Urey discusses the ingredients that go into the making of a good scientist. He describes the training the prospective scientist should undergo.

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Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)