Documentary. Digitally remastered videodisc release of the 1974 television series. A co-production of the BBC and Time-Life Films. Hosted by Dr. Jacob Bronowski.
Contents:
[Disc 1] v. 1. Lower than the angels ; v. 2. Harvest of the seasons -- [disc 2] v. 3. Grain in the stone ; v. 4. The hidden structure ; v. 5. Music of the spheres -- [disc 3] v. 6. Starry messenger ; v. 7. Majestic clockwork ; v. 8. Drive for power -- [disc 4] v. 9. Ladder of creation ; v. 10. World within world ; v. 11. Knowledge or certainty -- [disc 5] v. 12. Generation upon generation ; v. 13. Long childhood.
Summary:
A massive survey of science from flint tools to the theory of relativity. It was made as a science counterpart to Sir Kenneth Clark's series Civilisation, with Jacob Bronowski presenting his own view of science and mankind.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.