The Ascent Of Man
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: J. Bronowski
Binding: Paperback
Published: British Broadcasting Corporation., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Slight bumps on cover, minor sun fading to spine and yellowing to back cover.
In this seminal work of non-fiction, "The Ascent of Man," J. Bronowski presents a sweeping intellectual history of scientific discovery and human innovation. This engaging narrative chronicles the development of human understanding from the dawn of civilization to the mid-20th century, illustrating how scientific advancements are intrinsically linked to cultural and societal evolution. Bronowski, a mathematician and humanist, masterfully connects diverse fields of knowledge, from physics and biology to art and philosophy, demonstrating the interconnectedness of human progress. The book offers a profound meditation on the nature of knowledge, creativity, and the human spirit, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and ideas.
Author: J. Bronowski
Binding: Paperback
Published: British Broadcasting Corporation., 1977
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Fair - Bumping on spine and corners. Rubbed edges.
Condition remarks: Slight bumps on cover, minor sun fading to spine and yellowing to back cover.
In this seminal work of non-fiction, "The Ascent of Man," J. Bronowski presents a sweeping intellectual history of scientific discovery and human innovation. This engaging narrative chronicles the development of human understanding from the dawn of civilization to the mid-20th century, illustrating how scientific advancements are intrinsically linked to cultural and societal evolution. Bronowski, a mathematician and humanist, masterfully connects diverse fields of knowledge, from physics and biology to art and philosophy, demonstrating the interconnectedness of human progress. The book offers a profound meditation on the nature of knowledge, creativity, and the human spirit, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the history of science and ideas.