The ascent of man

The ascent of man [videorecording] / by Jacob Bronowski. - London : BBC Worldwide Ltd., 2005. - 4 x DVD ; approx. 663 mins.

4 x DVD. Originally transmitted between 05/05/73 and 28/07/73. Includes a specially written 48-page illustrated booklet of viewing notes.

1--Lower than the angels 2--The harvest of the seasons 3--The grain in the stone 4--The hidden structure 5--Music of the Spheres 6--The starry messenger 7--The majestic clockwork 8--The drive for power 9--The ladder of creation 10--Worl within world 11--Knowledge or certainty 12--Generation upon generation 13--The long childhood Special feature--Interview with Sir David Attenborough.

Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski ; produced by Adrian Malone and Dick Gilling ; directed by Adrian Malone, Dick Gilling, Mick Jackson and David John Kennard. Written and narrated by Jacob Bronowski ; produced by Adrian Malone and Dick Gilling ; directed by Adrian Malone, Dick Gilling, Mick Jackson and David John Kennard.

The Ascent of Man is regarded as one of televion's greatest acheivements, Dr Jacob Bronowski traces the steps of scientific imagination through history as they happend, where they happened.


Science--Philosophy.
Science--History.
Human beings.