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The Ascent Of Man : Complete BBC Series [DVD]
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List Price: £51.99Amazon.co.uk's Price: £20.97 You Save: £31.02 (60%)as of 09/09/2010 22:10 BST
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Audience Rating: Exempt
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5014503160821
Format: Colour, PAL, Subtitled
Label: 2 Entertain Video
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: 2 Entertain Video
Number Of Items: 4
Publisher: 2 Entertain Video
Region Code: 2
Release Date: April 18, 2005
Running Time: 650 minutes
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
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One of the best factual programmes ever produced?
It's what the BBC use to do better than any other TV company.
For me it was worth another look.
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Absorbing to watch although I found the content difficult to follow. To get the full benefits of the series I needed more scientific knowledge.
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"The Ascent of Man" traces the unique cultural and technological rise of that species of animal we have labelled "Homo Sapiens". From the first step of the upright ape to the marvels of the modern age, this series explains, in simple yet passionate terms, how Man has come to dominate the planet. And it is unique in its approach in that while today's account of Man's dominance relies on scientific theory, this series explains where the scientific theories came from. Throughout the series a subtle ... Read More
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.... so that, unlike them (animals), he is not a figure in the landscape but the shaper of the landscape."
This opening statement is just flat out wrong and so I felt right there and then that this would not be one of my favorites. It denies the delicate and profound interaction between animals - landscape and atmosphere. For it is a well known fact that live from an early stage on (some 3.5 bill. yrs ago) had a huge impact not only on the landscape, but created the very atmosphere we depend ... Read More
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Like so many people at the time , for so many reasons , not least the vaguaries of the education system , the wonders of science had eluded me . Bronowski's work put me firmly on track for a lifetime love affair . . .If you dont know this work , one simple piece of advice , BUY IT . Enjoy it and gently place it in the path of those around you , most especially , those members of the coming generations who are near you . . . A heartwarming and hugely illuminative masterpiece ...
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