About “The Discoverers”
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. Covering time, the earth and the seas, nature and society, he gathers and analyzes stories of the man's profound quest to understand his world and the cosmos. (Description courtesy of Penguin Random House.)
Book details
- First published
- 1983
- Latest edition
- 1985 · ISBN 9780394726250
- Pages
- 260
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is The Discoverers?
The Discoverers by Daniel J. Boorstin has 260 pages.
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