Stress and the adaptation syndrome : a medical teaching film by Normal P. Schenker and Leo L. Leveridge.

Date:
1957
  • Film

About this work

Description

A film which endeavours to explain stress, as conceived by the Hans Selye, by re-enacting some of the original experiments which led him to his concept. Stress is shown as the state which exists, for instance, when an organism reacts to strong stimuli or damage. The film also shows some of Dr. Selye's subsequent experimental observations which relate to the etiology and therapy of the disease.

Publication/Creation

Canada, 1957.

Physical description

3 film reels (35 min.each) : sound, color, 16 mm

Creator/production credits

Made by Norman P. Schenker (Research and Scientific Films, Inc.) and Leo L. Leveridge (Director, Medical Film Department, Pfizer Laboratories) in collaboration with Hans Selye, Institute of Experimental Medicine and Surgery, University of Montreal.

Language note

In English

Copyright note

British Medical Association

Type/Technique

Languages

Where to find it

  • Copy 2

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    BMA116
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  • Copy 3

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    Closed stores
    BMA116
    By appointmentManual request
  • Copy 1

    Location Access
    Closed stores
    BMA116
    Can't be requested

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