Available online| Module code and title: | D102, Social sciences: a foundation course |
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| Item code: | D102; 04 |
| First transmission date: | 07-03-1982 |
| Published: | 1982 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OUDA web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:24:20 |
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| Producer: | Carol Haslam |
| Contributors: | Stanley Cohen; Bernard Williams |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Keyword(s): | Blame; Social behaviour; Vandalism |
| Master spool number: | HOU3654 |
| Production number: | FOUD158F |
| Videofinder number: | 4116 |
| Available to public: | yes |
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