NOVA: The Universe Within
By addebook • Nov 24th, 2008 • Category: Biology
NOVA: The Universe Within
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NOVA: The Universe Within
Publisher: Wgbh Boston
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ISBN-10 / ASIN: B0002ABU48
ISBN-13 / EAN: 9781593751937
Binding: DVD
NOVA takes viewers on an incredible voyage into the microworld of the human body to explore The Universe Within. Breathtaking sports photography captures amazing athletes in action—but the real action happens inside, revealed by microphotography that is in the style of NOVA’s classic documentary of human development, The Miracle of Life.
The program covers three incredible team efforts: the coordination of muscles, bones, heart and circulatory system that makes Mike Powell the world’s greatest long jumper; the digestive dynamo that turns a simple sandwich eaten by five-time Olympic gold medalist Bonnie Blair into raw energy for a blistering sprint down the ice; and the ultimate event—the development of a new human life inside track star Karen Hatchett. Special DVD features include: printable materials for educators; scene selection; access to the NOVA Web site; and closed captions. On one DVD5 disc. Region coding: All regions. Audio: Dolby stereo. Screen format: 4×3 full frame.
Summary: What happened to Immune System Episode!
Rating: 2
I have vcr version of the video. I use the Immune System section showing climbing accident, and the related Immune Response to an injury. The DVD version does not have this episode, although the title, “Universe Within” from NOVA is the same. Kind of a ripoff. Thought DVD would be the same as VCR version……darn it.
Summary: Great Tool
Rating: 5
I use this in a class on Women and Exercise for both high school and in a modified version for non-biology major entering college students. They all find it fascinating and it leads to great discussions about anatomy, physiology and exercise. Kudos to WGBH and PBS.
Summary: Not the Complete Program
Rating: 2
I’ve purchased the DVD and seen a public library copy of the prerecorded VHS videocassette and can tell you that BOTH are missing the segment where they illustrate how the body’s immune system works to fight infection using the case of ice climber Rob Taylor when he broke his ankle while climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro. This, to me, was the most fascinating and important part of the originally 1.5 hour-long program (usually shown during PBS pledge drives) and they left it out completely!
I also noticed that the background music had been altered from that used in the original broadcast (perhaps because of copyright issues). I’d have been willing to overlook that little detail had all of the informational material been kept intact. This just compounded my frustration with the product.
If you have a taped copy of “The Universe Within” the way it was originally broadcast (even with the pledge breaks), consider yourself lucky. Save your money and let WGBH Boston Video know they should know better than to sell its supporters less than what they deserve, expect, and especially PAY for.
Summary: The Universe Within
Rating: 5
A great resource to help in the understanding of your body. It increased my appreciation of how miraculously we are made. This movie is a great tool to use in health education. Simple step by step explanation to the complex design of the human body.
Anatomy made simple.
Summary: Sleep Inducing DVD
Rating: 2
I purchased this DVD to use in one of my classes. I fall asleep everytime I watch it…I don’t think that is a very good omen.
The product arrived in perfect shape….., but the content was less than thrilling.
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