Bronowski, Jacob 1908-1974
Overview
Works: | 613 works in 2,305 publications in 12 languages and 36,999 library holdings |
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Genres: | History Biographies Lectures Criticism, interpretation, etc Juvenile works Literature Conference papers and proceedings Documentary television programs Popular works Radio plays |
Roles: | Author, Editor, Narrator, Author of screenplay, Host, Contributor, Other, Director, Publishing director, Author of introduction, Collector, wat, Publisher, Creator |
Classifications: | Q175, 501 |
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Most widely held works about
Jacob Bronowski
- The happy passion : a personal view of Jacob Bronowski by Anthony James( )
- The ascent of Jacob Bronowski : the life and ideas of a popular science icon by Timothy Sandefur( Book )
- Secret life of humans by David Byrne( Book )
- Voyage round a twentieth-century skull by Jacob Bronowski( Recording )
- Jacob Bronowski : a twentieth century pontifex by Bernice Cattanach( Book )
- The Legacy of Jacob Bronowski : an exhibition of books and papers selected from the Jacob Bronowski Collection by Ian Crellin( Book )
- Bronowski, a personal history ; an impelling interview with the eminent mathematician & academician by Jacob Bronowski( Recording )
- Jacob Bronowski : a retrospective, special issue [of] Leonardo( Book )
- Scientific humanism and liberal education : the philosophy of Jacob Bronowski by Robert Joseph Emmitt( )
- Jacob Bronowski papers by Jacob Bronowski( )
- Jacob Bronowski, 20th century man : a personal history( Visual )
- Jacob Bronowski, 20th century man : revolutions in science( Visual )
- Jacob Bronowski, 20th century man : ethics for a new age( Visual )
- Jacob Bronowski, 20th century man : a view of the arts( Visual )
- Science, dilemma and opportunity for Christian ethics; Jacob Bronowski, a case study by Joan Marie Novak( )
- Interview with Chris Komar by Chris Komar( Recording )
- The identification of the philosophy of Jacob Bronowski and its implication for science education by Carl E Franklin( )
- The expectations of light by Pattiann Rogers( )
- Dr. Jacob Bronowcski : [August 23, 1974]( )
- Julian Sorell Huxley papers by Julian Huxley( )
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Most widely held works by
Jacob Bronowski
The ascent of man by
Jacob Bronowski(
Book
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129 editions published between 1973 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 4,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Ascent of Man is nothing less than a full-scale history of science developed from the acclaimed thirteen-part BBC television series written by Jacob Bronowski, and traces the development of science as an expression of the special gifts that characterize man and that have made him unique among animal species. It journeys back through intellectual history in order to find 'the great monuments of human invention.' The author's informal history ranges throughout most of the western world, reaching into such out-of-the way places as Easter Island, Machu Picchu, Newton's library and Gauss's observatory, the Alhambra and the caves of Altamira. In each location, Bronowski considers the qualities of thought and imagination that compelled man first to analyze the physical world, and then to explore the invisible laws and structures above and beneath its surface. "Man ascends by discovering the fullness of his own gifts ... what he creates on the way are monuments to the stages in his understanding of nature and of self.""--Amazon.com
129 editions published between 1973 and 2017 in 9 languages and held by 4,417 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"The Ascent of Man is nothing less than a full-scale history of science developed from the acclaimed thirteen-part BBC television series written by Jacob Bronowski, and traces the development of science as an expression of the special gifts that characterize man and that have made him unique among animal species. It journeys back through intellectual history in order to find 'the great monuments of human invention.' The author's informal history ranges throughout most of the western world, reaching into such out-of-the way places as Easter Island, Machu Picchu, Newton's library and Gauss's observatory, the Alhambra and the caves of Altamira. In each location, Bronowski considers the qualities of thought and imagination that compelled man first to analyze the physical world, and then to explore the invisible laws and structures above and beneath its surface. "Man ascends by discovering the fullness of his own gifts ... what he creates on the way are monuments to the stages in his understanding of nature and of self.""--Amazon.com
The origins of knowledge and imagination by
Jacob Bronowski(
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38 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 3,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains lectures given by Bronowski on the role of science in the intellectual and moral life of man
38 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in 3 languages and held by 3,297 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains lectures given by Bronowski on the role of science in the intellectual and moral life of man
The Western intellectual tradition, from Leonardo to Hegel by
Jacob Bronowski(
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119 editions published between 1960 and 2001 in 6 languages and held by 2,643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is intellectual history in the largest sense, not confined to ideas in one or a few fields, but covering the whole spectrum of Western intellectual activity during the four centuries when the world was transformed from medieval to modern. An important feature of the book is its stress on the interplay of ideas from different fields. In particular, the authors give more attention than is usual to the ideas of science, to the movements of literary style, and to the innovations in the arts. This is a profound and evocative history of the life of ideas in their full setting: of men, of groups of men, of events
119 editions published between 1960 and 2001 in 6 languages and held by 2,643 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This is intellectual history in the largest sense, not confined to ideas in one or a few fields, but covering the whole spectrum of Western intellectual activity during the four centuries when the world was transformed from medieval to modern. An important feature of the book is its stress on the interplay of ideas from different fields. In particular, the authors give more attention than is usual to the ideas of science, to the movements of literary style, and to the innovations in the arts. This is a profound and evocative history of the life of ideas in their full setting: of men, of groups of men, of events
Science and human values by
Jacob Bronowski(
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96 editions published between 1956 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 2,627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'Science and Human Values' is a continuation of Bronowski's quest to make science part of our world and to hold that world to the rational and ethical values of the liberated human spirit
96 editions published between 1956 and 2020 in 4 languages and held by 2,627 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
'Science and Human Values' is a continuation of Bronowski's quest to make science part of our world and to hold that world to the rational and ethical values of the liberated human spirit
The common sense of science by
Jacob Bronowski(
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139 editions published between 1699 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses science as a characteristic part of human activity and as an effort to render the world predictable
139 editions published between 1699 and 2011 in 4 languages and held by 2,042 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Discusses science as a characteristic part of human activity and as an effort to render the world predictable
The identity of man by
Jacob Bronowski(
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61 editions published between 1963 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book discusses the impact of science on our sense of self and the need to revaluate ethics in light of the scientific perspective. As both a practicing scientist and an author of books on poetry, the author makes interesting connections between the uses of the imagination in science and in literature. Whereas science creates experiments to test hypotheses about the outside world, he notes that literature also provides "experiments" in poetry and prose, allowing readers to experience what it means to be fully human and relating the individual's inner life to that of every human being
61 editions published between 1963 and 2002 in 3 languages and held by 1,632 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This book discusses the impact of science on our sense of self and the need to revaluate ethics in light of the scientific perspective. As both a practicing scientist and an author of books on poetry, the author makes interesting connections between the uses of the imagination in science and in literature. Whereas science creates experiments to test hypotheses about the outside world, he notes that literature also provides "experiments" in poetry and prose, allowing readers to experience what it means to be fully human and relating the individual's inner life to that of every human being
Imagination and the university by
Jacob Bronowski(
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28 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and held by 1,630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume, the Frank Gerstein Lectures for 1963, is the second series of Invitation Lectures to be delivered at York University. The theme "Imagination and the University" was appropriate for it is in its early years that a university is sufficiently flexible to utilize imagination in its structure and in its curriculum
28 editions published between 1964 and 2016 in English and held by 1,630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This volume, the Frank Gerstein Lectures for 1963, is the second series of Invitation Lectures to be delivered at York University. The theme "Imagination and the University" was appropriate for it is in its early years that a university is sufficiently flexible to utilize imagination in its structure and in its curriculum
A sense of the future : essays in natural philosophy by
Jacob Bronowski(
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31 editions published between 1890 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
31 editions published between 1890 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,486 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Magic, science, and civilization by
Jacob Bronowski(
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22 editions published between 1978 and 1991 in 4 languages and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adapted from the Bampton lectures delivered by the author at Columbia University shortly before his death, Bronowski here is concerned with the humanistic side of science. He emphasizes not only the idea that science is a human enterprise but that science and humanism have grown side by side and jointly since the Renaissance. In particular, he argues that the death of magic between 1500-1700 played a major role in the development of science and humanism
22 editions published between 1978 and 1991 in 4 languages and held by 1,386 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Adapted from the Bampton lectures delivered by the author at Columbia University shortly before his death, Bronowski here is concerned with the humanistic side of science. He emphasizes not only the idea that science is a human enterprise but that science and humanism have grown side by side and jointly since the Renaissance. In particular, he argues that the death of magic between 1500-1700 played a major role in the development of science and humanism
William Blake and the age of revolution by
Jacob Bronowski(
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43 editions published between 1965 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bronowski was fascinated by William Blake for much of his life. His first book about him, A Man Without a Mask, was published in 1944. In 1958 his famous Penguin selection of Blake's poems and letters was published. As further testimony to Bronowski's enthusiasm it should be noted that the final plate in the book of his great TV series The Ascent of Man is Blake's frontispiece to Songs of Experience. William Blake and the Age of Revolution, first published in 1965, is, in some ways, a revised edition of A Man Without a Mask, in others, a new book. In it Bronowski gives a stimulating interpreta
43 editions published between 1965 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,380 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Bronowski was fascinated by William Blake for much of his life. His first book about him, A Man Without a Mask, was published in 1944. In 1958 his famous Penguin selection of Blake's poems and letters was published. As further testimony to Bronowski's enthusiasm it should be noted that the final plate in the book of his great TV series The Ascent of Man is Blake's frontispiece to Songs of Experience. William Blake and the Age of Revolution, first published in 1965, is, in some ways, a revised edition of A Man Without a Mask, in others, a new book. In it Bronowski gives a stimulating interpreta
The visionary eye : essays in the arts, literature, and science by
Jacob Bronowski(
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29 editions published between 1976 and 1985 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains essays on art and culture
29 editions published between 1976 and 1985 in English and held by 1,318 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Contains essays on art and culture
William Blake, 1757-1827; a man without a mask by
Jacob Bronowski(
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59 editions published between 1844 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
59 editions published between 1844 and 1980 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,177 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The face of violence: an essay with a play by
Jacob Bronowski(
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20 editions published between 1954 and 1968 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
20 editions published between 1954 and 1968 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Biography of an atom by
Jacob Bronowski(
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5 editions published between 1963 and 1968 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the never-ending life cycle of a carbon atom from its birth in a star billions of years ago to the present time where it perhaps is a part of your body
5 editions published between 1963 and 1968 in English and held by 603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the never-ending life cycle of a carbon atom from its birth in a star billions of years ago to the present time where it perhaps is a part of your body
Insight by
Jacob Bronowski(
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8 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
8 editions published in 1964 in English and held by 487 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Creativity; a discussion at the Nobel Conference organized by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minnesota, 1970 by Nobel Conference(
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6 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
6 editions published in 1970 in English and held by 471 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The ascent of man : a personal view by
Jacob Bronowski(
Visual
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20 editions published between 1900 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
20 editions published between 1900 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 441 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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
The poet's defence by
Jacob Bronowski(
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21 editions published between 1939 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
21 editions published between 1939 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 346 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Science: chemistry, physics, astronomy. Editorial board: J. Bronowski and [others] Designed and illustrated by Hans Erni by
Jacob Bronowski(
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12 editions published between 1960 and 1966 in English and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
12 editions published between 1960 and 1966 in English and held by 330 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The poet's defence; the concept of poetry from Sidney to Yeats by
Jacob Bronowski(
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4 editions published in 1966 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
4 editions published in 1966 in English and held by 329 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
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Bronowski, J. 1908-1974
Bronowski, J. 1908-1974 (Jacob)
Bronowski, J. (Jacob)
Bronowski, J. (Jacob), 1908-1974
Bronowski Jacob
Bronowski, Jacob 1908-1974
Jacob Bronowski britischer Mathematiker und Biologe
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Ýakob Bronowşki
Броновски, Джейкоб
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ברונובסקי, יעקב 1908-1974
יעקב ברונובסקי
יעקב ברונובסקי מתמטיקאי, ביולוג והיסטוריון של המדע
برونوفسكي، ج.، 1908-1974
جاكوب برونوفسكي
جاكوب برونوفسكي، 1908-1974
دکتر جیکوب برونووسکی دکتر جی. برنووسکی زادهی ۱۸ژانویهی ۱۹۰۸ و درگذشتهی آگوست ۱۹۷۴، ریاضیدان و تاریخشناس بریتانیایی بود.
شهرت او بهخاطر توسعهی رویکرد بشر دوستانه به علم بود و به عنوان یک نویسندگی و اجرای مستند سیزده قسمتی برای تلوزیون بیبیسی
بود.
브로노브스키, 쟈코프 1908-1974
브로노프스키, J. 1908-1974
브로노프스키, 야콥 1908-1974
브로노프스키, 제이콥 1908-1974
제이콥 브로노우스키 폴란드계 영국인이며 수학자이며 역사학자
ジェイコブ・ブロノフスキー
ブロノウスキー, J
ブロノフスキー
ブロノフスキー, J.
ブロノフスキー, J. 1908-1974
ブロノフスキー, ジェイコブ
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