The Ascent of Man

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The Ascent of Man - Bronowski, Jacob
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A new paperback edition of Dr. Bronowski's classic history of humankind, with a foreword by Richard Dawkins

Dr. Jacob Bronowksi's classic traces the development of human society through our understanding of science. First published in 1973 to accompany the groundbreaking BBC television series, it is considered one of the first works of "popular science," illuminating the historical and social context of scientific development for a generation of readers. In his highly accessible style, Dr. Bronowski discusses human invention from the flint tool to geometry, agriculture to genetics, and from alchemy to the theory of relativity, showing how they all are expressions of our ability to understand and control nature. In this new paperback edition, The Ascent of Man inspires, influences, and informs as profoundly as ever.

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$28.99  $26.96
Publisher
BBC Physical Audio
Publish Date
Pages
352
Dimensions
4.9 X 7.7 X 1.0 inches | 0.55 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781849901154

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About the Author
Jacob Bronowski (1908-1974) was a mathematician, biologist, science historian, and author. His other well-known works include The Origins of Knowledge and Imagination and The Western Intellectual Tradition, From Leonardo to Hegel. Richard Dawkins is the author of The God Delusion and The Selfish Gene.
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