The Ascent of Man

Jacob Bronowski
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Lauded by critics and devoured by countless readers as a companion to the acclaimed PBS series, this work traces the development of science as an expression of the special gifts that characterize man and make him preeminent among animals. Bronowski's exciting, splendidly illustrated investigation offers a new perspective not just on science, but on civilization itself. Photographs.
Genres: ScienceHistoryNonfictionPhilosophyAnthropologyEvolutionBiologyPopular ScienceHistory Of ScienceReference
448 Pages

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