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7.30 Mathematics '64 - 12. Trelliswork
A series of twenty programmes reflecting new trends in mathematics and in the teaching of mathematics.
What is a vector? This programme attempts to dispel some outworn ideas. Fred gets enlarged, and we meet Argyropelecus olfersi.
Presented by Geoffrey Matthews.

8.0 Revolution Round the Corner: 6. The Face of the Future
A series of six programmes examining the social, economic, and technological implications of automation.
Introduced by Derek Cooper.

8.45 Studying the Social Sciences: 3: The Statistical Approach
A series of six programmes prepared in association with the London School of Economics and Political Science.
The characteristics and behaviour of groups can be assessed and predicted by mathematical methods. Economic, social, and theoretical statisticians show their approach to what is essentially a blend of science and art.
Among those taking part: Professor A.W. Phillips, Professor C.A. Moser, Professor R.G.D. Allen, Professor J. Durbin, Dr. M.G. Kendall
Introduced by Dr. Alan Little.

9.15 One Hundred Years of Marxism: 6. Education and Goulash
A series of nine programmes describing the development of Communist theory and practice from the time of Karl Marx to the present day.
In 1956 Nikita Khrushchev condemned the cult of the individual which had grown up under Joseph Stalin. What major changes in Communist policy has Khrushchev made?
This question is considered by John Erickson Lecturer in Government, University of Manchester and Professor Alec Nove Director of Soviet Studies, University of Glasgow.
Introduced by Warren Evans.

Contributors

Presenter (Mathematics '64):
Geoffrey Matthews
Producer (Mathematics '64):
David Roseveare
Presenter (Revolution Round the Corner):
Derek Cooper
Editorial Adviser (Revolution Round the Corner):
Michael Shanks
Film Editor (Revolution Round the Corner):
Michael Rabiger
Assistant Film Editor (Revolution Round the Corner):
Pat Gilbert
Assistant Producer (Revolution Round the Corner):
Michael Barnes
Designer (Revolution Round the Corner):
David Jones
Director (Revolution Round the Corner):
Peter R. Smith
Producer (Revolution Round the Corner):
Glyn Jones
Producer (Revolution Round the Corner):
Brenda Horsfield
Speaker (Studying the Social Sciences):
Professor A.W. Phillips
Speaker (Studying the Social Sciences):
Professor C.A. Moser
Speaker (Studying the Social Sciences):
Professor R.G.D. Allen
Speaker (Studying the Social Sciences):
Professor J. Durbin
Speaker (Studying the Social Sciences):
Dr M.G. Kendall
Presenter (Studying the Social Sciences):
Dr Alan Little
Designer (Studying the Social Sciences):
Stuart Durant
Director (Studying the Social Sciences):
Patricia Callaghan
Executive Producer (Studying the Social Sciences):
Derek Holroyde
Speaker (One Hundred Years of Marxism):
John Erickson
Speaker (One Hundred Years of Marxism):
Professor Alec Nove
Presenter (One Hundred Years of Marxism):
Warren Evans
Designer (One Hundred Years of Marxism):
Norman James
Production Assistant (One Hundred Years of Marxism):
Julia Gaitskell
Producer (One Hundred Years of Marxism):
Brian Smale-Adams

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