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Dr. St. Clair Drake states that the middle class is not only based on the economy, but is a way of life. Black middle and upper classes parallel those of the whites, yet he is "still a brother" and without a "mental revolution" will never escape the bonds of prejudice.
Describes the economic, religious, and social characteristics of life in Bangkok, Thailand. Includes views of the temples, the old Palace of Kings, the King and the Queen at a state function, the floating river market, the busy streets, the celebration of the Buddhist New Year, and a traditional Thai funeral. Describes the attachment of the Thai people to ancient traditions as well as their love for modern comforts. Highlights the cooperation of the American and European businessmen with the Siamese in developing local industry and describes the country as the "rice bowl of Asia."
Uses common everyday examples of the effects of humidity to introduce and explain this idea. Shows Kay, an attractive teenager, and her adventures with a violin, a stuck drawer, and drying off at the pool as these processes are influenced by the humidity. Animates an explanation of dew, relative humidity, and dew point. Shows and explains several weather instruments for measuring humidity.
Shows how one small Turkish village profits by the acquisition of a tractor imported through the Marshall Plan, and benefits from mechanical training provided young farmers as part of Turkey's recovery program.
Examines a variety of playthings and play equipment, focusing, particularly on objects that reveal the custom, skill, and whimsy of their makers. Considers the emotional responses to toys and the effect of toys upon the user.
Explores the wonders of the natural world as depicted by artists, considering how man has changed the natural environment through industry, farming, land development, and his own habits.
Examines the images artists create to portray the happy, exciting, or tender moments of an earlier day. Considers how art preserves the scenes of people enjoying and cherishing life.
Explores the majesty and mystery of the sea, man's fascination with and reliance on the sea, and how it has been a source of mystery for artists in all times and cultures.
Focuses on manufactured objects used for daily tasks in homes, offices, and industry. Examines the qualities of form in these objects in relation to their functions and the preferences of their users.
Considers the organization and characteristics of planned spaces for community living in a study of the functional and aesthetic problems in the design of spaces for living.
Shows how people in various cultures have made and used costumes, masks, and headdress for ceremonies and other special occasions. Considers how a person can use clothing to create a special image of himself and how clothing can effect behavior.
Considers ways in which people communicate, examining some of the media of communications and the artistic forms used to transmit various kinds of messages.
Explores forms of birds, bees, and bugs, showing how their shapes, colors, textures, and movements have served as sources of ideas for artists and designers.
