Poland: Communism's New Look

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1965

Creator: Indiana University Bloomington

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Produced by NETSurveys the many facets of modern Polish life. Traces Poland's history from World War II to the mid-1960's, contrasts life in Warsaw with traditional rural life, and describes the growing industrialization of the country. Investigates Gomulka's socialist government and its attitude toward peasants, education, and the Roman Catholic Church, Examines the changes in Poland since World War II, the shift from an agricultural to an industrial economy, the movement of socialism under Vladislav Gomulka, its effect on Poland's youth and the priority given to Poland's free educational programs.

Complete Record: Produced by NET Surveys the many facets of modern Polish life. Traces Poland's history from World War II to the mid-1960's, contrasts life in Warsaw with traditional rural life, and describes the growing industrialization of the country. Investigates Gomulka's socialist government and its attitude toward peasants, education, and the Roman Catholic Church, Examines the changes in Poland since World War II, the shift from an agricultural to an industrial economy, the movement of socialism under Vladislav Gomulka, its effect on Poland's youth and the priority given to Poland's free educational programs. NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.