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The Ascent Of Man (Paperback)
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The Ascent Of Man (Paperback)

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Paperback 352 Pages / Published: 10/03/2011
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Synopsis
Dr Jacob Bronowksi's The Ascent of Man 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.

Publisher: Ebury Publishing
ISBN: 9781849901154
Number of pages: 352
Weight: 239 g
Dimensions: 198 x 126 x 22 mm

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"The book and television series... are a superb teaching tool and a remarkable memorial" * Carl Sagan *
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