Dr Jacob Bronowksi's The Ascent of Man traces the development of human society through our understanding of science First published in 1973 to accompany the groundbreaking BBC television series it is considered one of the first works of 'popular science' illuminating the historical & 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 & from alchemy to the theory of relativity showing how they all are expressions of our ability to understand & control nature In this new paperback edition The Ascent of Man inspires influences & informs as profoundly as ever