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Prometheus 6

All respect and no restraint

Things Conservatives used to know

Despotism (1946)

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Measures how a society ranks on a spectrum stretching from democracy to despotism. Explains how societies and nations can be measured by the degree that power is concentrated and respect for the individual is restricted. Where does your community, state and nation stand on these scales?

The companion Encyclopedia Britannica Film "Democracy" can be found here.

Producer: Encyclopaedia Britannica Films
Audio/Visual: sound, B&W

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