Dr. Bronowski's classic history of humankind. Dr. Jacob Bronowski's groundbreaking book The Ascent of Man traces the development of human society through its understanding of science. First published in 1973, it is considered one of the first works of "popular science", illuminating the historical and social context of scientific development for a generation of readers. In his highly accessible style, Dr. Bronowski discusses human invention from the flint tool to geometry, agriculture to genetics, and from alchemy to the theory of relativity, showing how they all are expressions of our ability to understand and control nature. The Ascent of Man inspires, influences and informs as profoundly as ever.

Originally published : 1973.

Foreword -- Introduction -- Lower than the angels -- The harvest of the seasons -- The grain in the stone -- The hidden structure -- The music of the spheres -- The starry messenger -- The majestic clockwork -- The drive for power -- The ladder of creation -- World within world -- Knowledge for certainty -- Generation upon generation -- The long childhood -- Bibliography -- Index -- Picture credits.