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The Discoverers is a non-fiction historical work by Daniel Boorstin, published in 1983, and is the first in the Knowledge Trilogy, which also includes The Creators and The Seekers. The book, subtitled A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself, is a history of human discovery.
The Discoverers is a 2012 American dark comedy directed and written by Justin Schwarz. The film stars Griffin Dunne, Madeleine Martin, and Cara Buono.
Feb 12, 1985 · An original history of man's greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. In the compendious history, Boorstin not only traces man's insatiable need to know, but also the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way.
- Daniel J. Boorstin
Jan 1, 2001 · The Discoverers by Daniel Boorstin, published in 1985, is a solid, thoroughly researched and well documented series of 82 essays on the history of human discovery. Some of these discoveries are physical, such as the New World or the trade route around Africa.
In "The Discoverers", Boorstin takes us by the hand and guides us through the history of Man's search for knowledge. And it is a romp. The cast of characters is as varied as humanity itself, from crazy madmen to admirable heroes of knowledge.
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An original history of man’s greatest adventure: his search to discover the world around him. In the compendious history, Boorstin not only traces man’s insatiable need to know, but also the obstacles to discovery and the illusion that knowledge can also put in our way.
Inspired by Pulitzer Prize-winning author and historian Daniel J. Boorstin’s best-selling book, The Discoverers explores our desire to extend the boundaries of knowledge. The film portrays this human passion by juxtaposing historic discoveries with exciting scientific discoveries being made today.
May 16, 2014 · The Discoverers: Directed by Justin Schwarz. With Griffin Dunne, Madeleine Martin, Cara Buono, John C. McGinley. A road movie about a dysfunctional family who embark on a Lewis and Clark re-enactment trek and discover themselves and each other in the process.
Oct 12, 1983 · The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself. Hardcover – October 12, 1983. by Daniel J. Boorstin (Author) 4.6 571 ratings. Book 2 of 3: Knowledge Series. See all formats and editions.
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- Daniel J. Boorstin
Jan 26, 2011 · The Discoverers: A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself. Daniel J. Boorstin. Random House, Jan 26, 2011 - History - 768 pages. Perhaps the greatest book by one of our greatest...
