ISBN10: 1849901155, ISBN13: 9781849901154, [publisher: Ebury Publishing, London] Softcover Paperback. A new paperback edition of Dr Bronowski's classic history of humankind, with a foreword by Richard DawkinsDr 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. Traces the development of human society through our understanding of science. This title discusses human invention from the flint tool to geometry, agriculture to genetics, and from alchemy to the theory of relativity, showing how they are expressions of our ability to understand and control nature. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1849901155, ISBN13: 9781849901154, [publisher: Ebury Publishing, London] Softcover Paperback. A new paperback edition of Dr Bronowski's classic history of humankind, with a foreword by Richard DawkinsDr 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. Traces the development of human society through our understanding of science. This title discusses human invention from the flint tool to geometry, agriculture to genetics, and from alchemy to the theory of relativity, showing how they are expressions of our ability to understand and control nature. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 1849901155, ISBN13: 9781849901154, [publisher: Ebury Publishing] Softcover Condition: Fair, Pages: 352, Size: 19.7x12.6x2.4
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ISBN10: 1849901155, ISBN13: 9781849901154, [publisher: BBC Books] Softcover 352 pages. 7.75x5.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.
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