The Robot: From Capek to Asimov

The Robot: From Capek to Asimov

Streaming video - 2016

Robots are a common theme in science fiction, but why? Professor Wolfe introduces you to Karel Capek, who adapted the word “robot” from a Czech word meaning “forced labor.” Witness the evolution of this concept in science fiction throughout history—including the introduction of the android, existential questions about the nature of cyborgs, and the consequences of robots who think..

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Subjects
Education, Primary.
Literature.
Educational films
Genres
Educational films
Published
[San Francisco, California, USA] : The Great Courses 2016.
2016.
Language
English
Online Access
A Kanopy streaming video
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Item Description
In Process Record.
Title from title frames.
Film
Physical Description
1 online resource (streaming video file) (33 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Playing Time
00:32:19
Format
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
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AVAILABLE FOR USE ONLY BY IOWA CITY AND RESIDENTS OF THE CONTRACTING GOVERNMENTS OF JOHNSON COUNTY, UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, HILLS, AND LONE TREE (IA).

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