The knowledge web from electronic agents to Stonehenge and back--and other journeys through knowledge
"In The Knowledge Web, James Burke takes us on a fascinating tour through the interlocking threads of knowledge running through Western history. Displaying mesmerizing flights of fancy, he shows how seemingly unrelated ideas and innovations bounce off one another, spinning a vast, interactive w...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Simon & Schuster
[1999]
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| Sumario: | "In The Knowledge Web, James Burke takes us on a fascinating tour through the interlocking threads of knowledge running through Western history. Displaying mesmerizing flights of fancy, he shows how seemingly unrelated ideas and innovations bounce off one another, spinning a vast, interactive web on which everything is connected to everything else: Carmen leads to the theory of relativity, champagne bottling links to wallpaper design, Joan of Arc connects through vaudeville to Buffalo Bill." "Illustrating his open, connective theme in the form of a journey across the web, Burke breaks down complex concepts, offering information in a manner accessible to anybody - high school graduates and Ph. D. holders alike."--Jacket |
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| Descripción Física: | 285 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 9780684859347 9780684859354 |
