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