Young people in the United States are more alienated from American civic life than ever before in the nation's history, voting less and rarely participating in the affairs of their community. Citizen participation, de Tocqueville observed nearly 200 years ago, makes American democracy unique. The relationship of representative and participatory democracy in U.S. history, the necessity of combining self interest with civic virtue, and other issues related to democracy are explored in this timely series.
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Young people in the United States are more alienated from American civic life than ever before in the nation's history, voting less and rarely participating in the affairs of their community. Citizen participation, de Tocqueville observed nearly 200 years ago, makes American democracy unique. The relationship of representative and participatory democracy in U.S. history, the necessity of combining self interest with civic virtue, and other issues related to democracy are explored in this timely series.
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Poetry for the soul; Language of the heart; When words fail music succeeds. These are but a few references that describe the influence music has on our lives.
Throughout this documentary style program, gifted musicians from different cultural backgrounds articulate how various types of music are used to establish an emotional connection. After exploring music’s spiritual, cultural and emotional value, the program also measures its scientific contribution and educational benefits.
Featuring:
• B.B. King (Blues Legend)
• Paul Winter (Grammy Winner)
• Gladys Knight (R & B Vocalist)
• Bobby
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Poetry for the soul; Language of the heart; When words fail music succeeds. These are but a few references that describe the influence music has on our lives.
Throughout this documentary style program, gifted musicians from different cultural backgrounds articulate how various types of music are used to establish an emotional connection. After exploring music’s spiritual, cultural and emotional value, the program also measures its scientific contribution and educational benefits.
Featuring:
• B.B. King (Blues Legend)
• Paul Winter (Grammy Winner)
• Gladys Knight (R & B Vocalist)
• Bobby McFerrin (Jazz Vocalist)
• Dave Stewart (Eurythmics)
• Mickey Hart (Grateful Dead Drummer)
• John Tesh (Musician / TV Host)
• The AHN Trio (Classical Sister Group)
• Jane Siberry (Canadian Vocalist)
• Samite (Musician / Uganda)
• Dr. Oliver Sacks (Psychiatrist)
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Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration, as we explore these most celebrated and ancient sites. State of the art technology coupled with enhanced three dimensional graphics allow us to see them as only the original inhabitants could. The addition of high end location photography and insights of some of the world's leading archaeology experts enhance the reality.
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Experience the cutting edge of archaeological exploration, as we explore these most celebrated and ancient sites. State of the art technology coupled with enhanced three dimensional graphics allow us to see them as only the original inhabitants could. The addition of high end location photography and insights of some of the world's leading archaeology experts enhance the reality.
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