The Revolution in Human Expectations

Describes the needs of the underdeveloped areas of the world and how they often produce violence. Analyzes what is being done about the demands of people in so-called backward areas and what might be done. Points out that the eventual outcome of this revolution in human expectations will shape much of humanity's future. Illustrates throughout with film clips. (KRMA-TV) Kinescope., Introducing the program, host C. Dale Fuller indicates the industrial and scientific revolutions brought to the West increased life expectancy, reduction of disease, rarity of poverty and widespread luxurious leisurely living. The revolution in human expectations is the demand of the people of underdeveloped areas of the world for the same benefits. This program describes the magnitude of the needs of the underdeveloped areas and shows how these often produce violence. It analyzes what is being done about the demands of people in so called backward areas and what might be done. This revolution is one without slogans or armies, but it encompasses four-fifths of the people of the world and its outcome will shape much of humanity's future.