Abstract
Were it not for the elemental forces of the Nile River, the great architecture of ancient Egypt and Ethiopia might never have been built. But in today’s water-starved world, the river could lead both countries down a destructive path. This program examines lives and livelihoods that depend on the Nile, from the humble to the hugely ambitious. In Egypt, viewers encounter a struggling Cairo fishing family, a father-and-son farming team, and the nation’s irrigation minister, who discusses diverting part of the river into a new valley. Moving to the source of the Nile, the program depicts Ethiopia’s efforts to exploit the river—a series of hydroelectric projects that have created tension with Egypt.
Collection
Subject
Water -- Pollution, Urbanization, Toxicology, Social ecology, Social change -- Environmental aspects, Rural-urban migration, Refuse and refuse disposal, Population policy, Nature -- Effect of human beings on., Natural resources, Landforms., International economic relations, Hydrology, Human geography -- Environmental aspects, Human ecology, Environmental protection, Environmental geography, Africa -- History., Conservation of natural resources -- Economic aspects
Series
Rivers and life
Contributors
Duration
00:51:41 (HH:MM:SS)
Language:
English
Target or Intended Audience
Higher education
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| Name | Films Media Group (Firm) |
| Role | Publisher |
| Telephone | 800-257-5126 |
| Address | 200 Metro Blvd. Suite 124 Hamilton, NJ 08619 |
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