NOVA S31E16 — World in the Balance: The People Paradox (1)

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NOVA•Season 31•Episode 16

World in the Balance: The People Paradox (1)

8.1/10 · 24 votesApr 20, 200455 min

Ranked #5 of 18 in Season 31•+0.4 vs season avg

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Nova investigates the impact of forces that are radically changing populations in both rich and poor nations.

Directed bySarah Holt

Written bySarah Holt

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Infinite Secrets

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Who Killed the Red Baron?

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The Elegant Universe: String's the Thing (2)

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Volcano Above the Clouds

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MARS Dead or Alive

E10 7.3

Secrets of the Crocodile Caves

Dogs and More Dogs

Descent Into the Ice

Crash of Flight 111

Life and Death in the War Zone

E15 7.8

Hunt for the Supertwister

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World in the Balance: The People Paradox (1)

E17 8.2

World in the Balance: China Revs Up (2)

E18 7.3

Battle Plan Under Fire

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Sarah Holt

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Sarah Holt

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Episode Summary

"World in the Balance: The People Paradox (1)" is episode 16 of NOVA season 31. It scored 8.1/10 from 24 votes, ranking #5 of 18 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Sarah Holt and written by Sarah Holt, it aired on April 20, 2004.

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