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Coldevin, Gary O.	1
O'Connell, Sheldon	1

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Television and the Canadian Eskimo: The Human Perspective -- The Far North.

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O'Connell, Sheldon – Journal of Communication, 1977

Describes a study of the impact of the first year of television on an Eskimo community by comparing the residents' responses with those of inhabitants of a community without television. Responses indicate a social impact on specific attitudes, but an overall retention of basic Eskimo values. (JMF)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Cultural Context, Cultural Isolation

Anik I and Isolation: Television in the Lives of Canadian Eskimos -- The Far North.

Peer reviewed

Coldevin, Gary O. – Journal of Communication, 1977

Describes the impact of the expanded availability of television as a result of the Anik I satellite transmission system on the Canadian Eskimo (adults have an increased knowledge of national and international affairs). Indicates critical social and psychological effects on Eskimo children while adults have retained traditional social customs and…

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Behavior Patterns, Behavioral Science Research, Communications Satellites