The goddess & the computer
Examines centuries-old traditions of rice farming on Bali in which water is considered a gift from a goddess and is controlled by priests. The importance of this religious system of irrigation came to light only after newly introduced methods of rice farming were introduced as a result of the green...
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English Balinese |
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Watertown, MA :
Documentary Educational Resources,
[©2005]
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| Summary: | Examines centuries-old traditions of rice farming on Bali in which water is considered a gift from a goddess and is controlled by priests. The importance of this religious system of irrigation came to light only after newly introduced methods of rice farming were introduced as a result of the green revolution and production decreased while pests multiplied. A computer modeling system was developed which confirmed the wisdom of the old traditions. |
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| Item Description: | Originally produced in 1988. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videodisc (58 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Format: | DVD. |