Lower than the angels. Harvest of the seasons. Grain in the stone. Hidden structure. Music of the spheres. Starry messenger. Majestic clockwork. Drive for power. Ladder of creation. World within world. Knowledge or certainty. Generation upon generation. Long childhood.
Notes:
Documentary. Digitally remastered videodisc release of the 1974 television series. "A co-production of the BBC and Time-Life Films"--Container.
Contents:
[Disc 1] v. 1. Lower than the angels ; v. 2. Harvest of the seasons -- [disc 2] v. 3. The hidden structure ; v. 4. Music of the spheres ; v. 5. Starry messenger -- [disc 3] v. 6. Majestic clockwork ; v. 7. Drive for power ; v. 8. Ladder of creation -- [disc 4] v. 9. Grain in the stone ; 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.
Series:
BBC classics
OCLC:
(OCoLC)70665086
Locations:
PLAX964 -- Luther College - Preus Library (Decorah)
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