Title:

The Ascent Of Man

Author:

J. Bronowski

Publisher:

Little, Brown and Company

International Standard Book Number: (ISBN)

0316109339

Library of Congress Card Number:

This book was actually the first that made me realize, contrary to the teachings of my economics and sociology professors, that it is man, almost always a single man or woman, that inspires to build greatness. Oh yes, to be sure, those who swiftly follow to benefit by any economic gains in such great ventures are not far behind but, it is a man and his driven idea that gets the job done! Not the financiers that almost always do not really appreciate what they are financing!

This book, "The Ascent Of Man" tells a wonderful story of great achievements, and things that go bump in the night. The book covers areas of history that would rightly be called a study in Anthropology yet, it is such a widely encompassing book, that limiting it to any such category is almost absurd! If you have any interest in Technology, Technocracy, History, Anthropology, or Sociology you will love this book! In fact you will love it if you only want to read to know and find out how it is that we have come to be the people we are!