The Ascent of Man by Jacob Bronowski

US$15.22

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket: Very Good. 1980. BBC.

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.