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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.
- I. Bernard Cohen, Daniel J. Boorstin
- 1983
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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.
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- I. Bernard Cohen, Daniel J. Boorstin
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- Vintage
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 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.
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Jul 18, 2017 · A History of Man's Search to Know His World and Himself. by. Daniel J. Boorstin. Publication date. 1983. Topics. A300. Collection. nicolai-woodenko-library; additional_collections.
Boorstin introduces the human aspect of each drama of discovery, including illuminating and frequently petty concerns that sometimes animated the great thinkers and doers of the ages. It will amaze you how many aspects of modern life remain linked to a very human story of discovery.
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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.
