"A gem of enlightenment. . . . One rejoices in Bronowski's dedication to the identity of acts of creativity and of imagination, whether in Blake or Yeats or Einstein or Heisenberg."-- Kirkus Reviews "A delightful look at the inquiring mind."-- Library Journal In this eloquent volume Jacob Bronowski, mathematician and scientist, presents a succinct introduction to the state of modern thinking about the role of science in man's intellectual and moral life. Weaving together themes from ethnology, linguistics, philosophy, ...
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"A gem of enlightenment. . . . One rejoices in Bronowski's dedication to the identity of acts of creativity and of imagination, whether in Blake or Yeats or Einstein or Heisenberg."-- Kirkus Reviews "A delightful look at the inquiring mind."-- Library Journal In this eloquent volume Jacob Bronowski, mathematician and scientist, presents a succinct introduction to the state of modern thinking about the role of science in man's intellectual and moral life. Weaving together themes from ethnology, linguistics, philosophy, and physics, he confronts the questions of who we are, what we are, and how we relate to the universe around us.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Book contains pencil markings. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in good condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN: 0300021925.
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Very Good in Good jacket. Third edition. Very good in good dustwrapper. Hardcover rubbed at spine ends and corners, cover edges lightly faded, cover and foredges lightly soiled. Dustwrapper soiled and browned, wrinkled from water damage, rubbed at spine ends and corners. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Very good(+) in very good(+) jacket. xiii, 146 pages. 8vo, black cloth, d.w. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1978. Large gifyt inscription on front endpaper, else near fine in a very good(+) dust wrapper.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Yale University Press, 1978. Octavo. Book is like new with very light toning to the page ends. Dust jacket is like new, clipped, with light toning to the edges and flaps. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
