The Ascent Of Man by J. Bronowski 1973 HC DJ First Edition 8th Printing

by Jacob Bronowski, J. Bronowski

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Book overview Full scale history of science developed from the acclaimed 13 part BBC television series written by Jacob Bronowski. The Ascent of Man traces the developement of science as an expression of the special gifts that characterize man and that have made him unique among animal species. The Ascent Of Man Jacob Bronowski Lauded by critics & devoured by readers, this companion to the BBC series traces the development of science as an expression of the special gifts that characterize humans & make us preeminent animals. Bronowski's exciting, illustrated investigation offers a perspective not just on science, but on civilization itself. Lower than the angels Foreword The harvest of the seasons The grain in the stone The hidden structure The music of the spheres The starry messanger The majestic clockwork The drive for power The ladder of creation World within world Knowledge or certainty Generation upon generation The long childhood Bibliography Index This is an Alternate Cover Edition of ISBN 0316109304 and is a hardcover edition. Genres Science History Nonfiction Philosophy Anthropology Evolution Biology 448 pages, Hardcover First published January 1, 1973 Literary awards California Book Award for Nonfiction (Gold) (1974) Original title The Ascent of Man This edition Format 448 pages, Hardcover Published January 1, 1973 by Little Brown and Company Language English About the author Jacob Bronowski Jacob Bronowski was a British mathematician and biologist of Polish-Jewish

• Publisher: Little Brown & Company
• Year: 1973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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