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The Ascent of Man

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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

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The Ascent of Man, Jacob Bronowski

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Title
The Ascent of Man
Language
English
Publisher
Time Warner
Released
1984
Format
Paperback
Pages
448
ISBN10
0708820352
ISBN13
9780708820353
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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