MATHEMATICIANS A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z                    HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site Bronowski, Jacob (1908-1974) A Polish mathematician who worked first on operation theory and the application of this to military strategy, but later on the ethics of science. After his experiences as an official observer of the after-effects of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombings he turned to research in biology, as did his friend, Leo Szilard. He is perhaps best remembered for writing and narrating the BBC television series The Ascent of Man. Quote from The Ascent of Man "The essence of science: ask an impertinent question, and you are on the way to a pertinent answer." Related category    • MATHEMATICIANS Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP