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You can make all the plans you will, plot to make a fortune in the commodities market, speculate on developing trends: all will likely come to naught, for "however carefully you plan for the future, someone else's actions will inevitably modify the way your plans turn out." So writes the English scholar and documentary producer James Burke in his sparkling book Connections, a favorite of historically minded readers ever since its first publication in 1978. Taking a hint from Jacob Bronowski's Ascent of Man, Burke charts the course of technological innovation from ancient times to the present, but always with a subversive eye for things happening in spite of, and not because of, their inventors' intentions. Burke gives careful attention to the role of accident in human history. In his opening pages, for instance, he writes of the invention of uniform coinage, an invention that hinged on some unknown Anatolian prospector's discovering that a fleck of gold rubbed against a piece of schist--a "touchstone"--would leave a mark indicating its quality. Just so, we owe the invention of modern printing to Johann Gutenberg's training as a goldsmith, for his knowledge of the properties of metals enabled him to develop a press whose letterforms would not easily wear down. With Gutenberg's invention, Burke notes, came a massive revolution in the European economy, for, as he writes, "the easier it is to communicate, the faster change happens." Burke's book is a splendid and educational entertainment for our fast-changing time. --Gregory McNamee
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Format:Taschenbuch
I still remember me as a kid, sitting in front of the TV set, looking for the program "Connections". It amazed me so much, that it made a difference for me. I started to study history in school more closely, and started to see the "links" where no one could find them. My thinking structure evolved to a four dimensional state: the classical-three-dimmensions, plus time. The book is a great refreshment of that experience, making us remember the way facts that appeared unrelated were closer to each other than we expected...
Format:Taschenbuch
I was first exposed to James Burke's Connections series via TDC, TLC, or PBS (I'm not sure which channel it ran on). I also read his column in Scientific American. I loved these works and quickly snapped up this book when I first ran across it.
Boy, was I disappointed! This book is nothing at all like the series. It neglects to start with a specific topic, link it to what appears to be a totally unrelated topic, and then come full circle back to the original topic. The book would be best described as a collection of trivia but in no way is it presented with the same flair as the series or column.
The worst part of this book for me was that it appeared to be choppy in certaing parts, due I suspect to the edition updates.
Try it if you dare but don't expect the same Connections as the series or column!
Format:Hörkassette
July 16, 1999
I first became aware of James Burke work through the Discovery/TLC channels and when I stumbled across his audio novel Connections I had to try it out.
Well the quality of James Burke's work set the stage for what was to become a new age in bedtime stories. My new born son then 3 months was quickly introduced to the art of the audio novel as his bedtime stories.
Its been well over a year now and the little guy has now turned 18 months old. The very creative story of Connections still gets a replay every few months and he enjoys it every time.
The only sad part about the James Burke audio novels is that I haven't seen a new one in a very long time.
I highly recommend this creative story about historyn and the connections which brought us to where we are!
Arnold D Veness
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An interesting look at history
This book encourages the reader to consider how the creators of even the most significant of inventions can be lost in history without the right connections and a whole lot of... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 25. Juni 1999 veröffentlicht
An Ode to Obscurity and Mediocrity
The thesis of this book and the clue to the spirit that motivated it can be found on page 13 "... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 31. März 1999 veröffentlicht
I have read it three times and continue to go back to it.
As a high school science teacher I love having Burke's perspective of how one idea leads to another in often a very indirect line. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 7. November 1998 veröffentlicht
The "Law of Unintended Consequences" writ large.
This book is an engaging, often humorous in the British style, account of the serendipitous results of inventions and discoveries. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 24. Mai 1998 von T. S. Sparks
A must on the 'how do people invent' list.
I first heard him speak on this topic before I read the book. He was warm, funny, engaging and enlightening. I found the book to be the same. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 23. April 1998 veröffentlicht
A superior book for those who relish the wonders of history.
Mr. Burke's clear and conversational style make this book a comfortable and quick read. If you are a fan of the TV series, this book will not disappoint. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 20. Februar 1998 von gliocas@aol.com
Intelligent, funny, diversely knowledgable, and stimulating.
The book is of the same quality as the television series. Definitely worth it.
Veröffentlicht am 9. Februar 1998 von Tim R. Niles
The absolute best book on tape -- EVER.
I have listened to this book on tape AT LEAST 10 times, maybe more. And every time it keeps me entranced from beginning to end. Lesen Sie weiter...
Veröffentlicht am 21. November 1997 von Brad
Book Describes Relation between Tech and History
James Burke shows the reader how technology effected history, from the plow to the Battle of Hastings, right through modern Computer Revolution. Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 24. Februar 1997 veröffentlicht
Connections is the best history book I have ever read.
This book reads just like a detective story. It is also a page turner. This book is a must read. James Burke knows how to entertain as well as teach his readers about eight... Lesen Sie weiter...
Am 17. Februar 1997 veröffentlicht
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