by James Burke · Simon & Schuster · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780684859354
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«The Knowledge Web» is James Burke's historical and scientific popular essay, published by Simon & Schuster in paperback (288 pages, in English).
James Burke covers nearly two hundred moments in the history of knowledge to show that everything is connected: Carmen leads to the theory of relativity, champagne to wallpaper, and Joan of Arc to Buffalo Bill. The narrative combines history of science and popularization, and emphasizes that knowledge advances through cross-influences.
Revised edition, published on June 22, 2000; James Burke was the presenter of the documentary series Connections.
For readers interested in the history of science and unexpected connections between ideas; accessible to students and specialists.
