Jacob Bronowski, a mathematician and biologist, is celebrated for his profound exploration of the human journey through science, most notably in his documentary series 'The Ascent of Man.' His intellectual curiosity, initially sparked by anthropological studies, evolved into a deep inquiry into the origins of knowledge and the power of imagination and symbolic language in scientific progress. Bronowski possessed a remarkable ability to synthesize complex ideas, making the history of human endeavor accessible and compelling to a wide audience. His work is characterized by a thoughtful, humanistic perspective that connects scientific discovery with the broader human experience.
Bound in the publisher's original illustrated wraps. Very light wear to extremities, otherwise fine. Illustrated throughout in black & white and with 17 color plates. Published for the exhibition of 9 March - 21 May 1978.
Originally developed as a television series, this work by an historian, inventor, mathematician and leader in the modern movement of scientific humanism traces the growth of science through the great monuments of human invention