The Knowledge Web

From Electronic Agents to Stonehenge and Back -- And Other Journeys Through Knowledge

Autori

• James Lee Burke

Parametri

Pagine

290pagine

Tempo di lettura

11ore

• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia

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Exploring the interconnectedness of ideas throughout Western history, the book reveals how seemingly unrelated concepts and innovations influence one another. Through captivating narratives, it illustrates unexpected links, such as the connection between Carmen and the theory of relativity, or champagne bottling and wallpaper design. The author, James Burke, invites readers to see the intricate web of knowledge that binds various aspects of culture and history, highlighting the surprising relationships that shape our understanding of the world.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2000

(In brossura)