Jacob Bronowski
Polish-born British mathematician (1908-1974) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 66
Jacob Bronowski was a Polish-British mathematician and philosopher. He is best known for developing a humanistic approach to science, and as the presenter and writer of the thirteen-part 1973 BBC television documentary series, and accompanying book, The Ascent of Man.
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He was widely regarded as "one of the most revered intellectuals on the global stage."
