Burke James, Ornstein Robert - The Gift of the Axe

The Gift of the Axe "is an audiobook in which James Burke and Robert Ornstein explore how certain events and innovations have become turning points in the development of human civilization. The book offers an in-depth analysis of how random discoveries and ideas, seemingly irrelevant in their time, have had a huge impact on the development of science, culture and society.

The authors explore key points in the story, such as:

- The influence of the first tools and technologies on the evolution of human culture.

- The role of random discoveries and inventions that changed the course of history.

- How ideas and innovations spread and influenced the development of different areas of knowledge and social structure.

With vivid examples and fascinating stories, The Gift of the Axe shows how small events can lead to significant change and how innovation shapes our understanding of the world.

- By James Burke, Robert Ornstein

- Genre: History, Popular Science

- Duration: Version dependent

- Format: Audiobook

- Language: Russian