Elegant Solution, The - 13-Part Series

THE ELEGANT SOLUTION is a fascinating 13 part series focusing on great engineering achievements throughout history. Filmed in over 20 countries, it reveals engineering as a crucial force in world development, and examines the future of engineering by exploring the past and the present. <br><br> The story of engineering is one that touches everybody in many ways. Almost everything we do - from computing to using the telephone, driving the car and doing the wash - has been affected by an engineer. Engineering will have an impact on future societies and human values. <br><br> Each program explores the unique strands of engineering and reflects on their importance to society. Highlighting fields such as transport, energy, medicine, uncovering the achievements of ancient peoples; and exploring military applications, monuments and the impact of nature The Elegant Solution offers a unique perspective on the world. <br><br> The Elegant Solution bridges disciplines and distances, and links the present with the future by reflecting on marvels of the past. Winner of 1999 ATOM (Australian Teachers of Media) Winner - silver Award, Prix Leonardo Italy, 1999, Winner, For Journalism and Communications, Institute of Engineers Australia Excellence Awards, 1999 Main Feature-Vederata Scienze TV Festival, Italy, 1999 Main Feature, US Academy of Science, Washington, DC.

This item is a series of multiple films. Below is a list of the individual films in this series.

• Part 1: Red R, Theme Park, Environment
• Part 10: Hyatt Regency Collapse, Twin Towers, Blind Scanner
• Part 11: Nuclear Decommisioning, Water Wheel, Telecommunications
• Part 12: Suez Canal, Asteroid, Ear
• Part 13: The Big Question: AirBus XXX, Energy
• Part 2: Landmines, Echidna, Sojourner Robot, Stretcher Bed
• Part 3: Aboriginal Technology, Bangkok Sewers, Microsurgery
• Part 4: Land Warrior, Space Junk, Solar House
• Part 5: Aircraft Safety, World Trade Center Bombing, Crash Test Dummies
• Part 6: Taronga Zoo, Yangtzee Dam, Dummy Patient
• Part 7: Challenger Disaster, Pyramids, Telemedicine
• Part 8: Helicopters, Helium3, East Spa
• Part 9: Robots, Theme Park Robots, TWA 800

Pricing Details

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As this item is a film series of multiple films, the pricing below reflects purchasing all films in the series. To see pricing for individual films in the series use the Other Films in Series tab to navigate to those items in our film inventory.

• University: $1995
• Media Center: $1995
• Individual School: $1287
• Public Library: $1287

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