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The Knowledge Web: From Electronic Agents to Stonehenge and Back -- And Other Journeys Through KnowledgeIn The Knowledge Web, James Burke, the bestselling author and host of television's Connections series, takes us on a fascinating tour through the interlocking threads of knowledge running through Western history. Displaying mesmerizing flights of fancy, he shows how seemingly unrelated ideas and innovations bounce off one another, spinning a vast, interactive web on which everything is connected to everything else: Carmen leads to the theory of
In The Knowledge Web, James Burke, the bestselling author and host of television's Connections series, takes us on a fascinating tour through the interlocking threads of knowledge running through Western history. Displaying mesmerizing flights of fancy, he shows how seemingly unrelated ideas and innovations bounce off one another, spinning a vast, interactive web on which everything is connected to everything else: Carmen leads to the theory of relativity, champagne bottling links to wallpaper design, Joan of Arc connects through vaudeville to Buffalo Bill.Illustrating his open, connective theme in the form of a journey across a web, Burke breaks down complex concepts, offering information in a manner accessible to anybody -- high school graduates and Ph.D. holders alike. The journey touches almost two hundred interlinked points in the history of knowledge, ultimately ending where it begins.
At once amusing and instructing, The Knowledge Web heightens our awareness of our interdependence -- with one another and with the past. Only by understanding the interrelated nature of the modern world can we hope to identify complex patterns of change and direct the process of innovation to the common good
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Published: 06/22/2000
ISBN: 9780684859354
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.58w x 0.68d
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★★★★★ 4
Great Bag but needs double zippers
Color: Black, Size: Standard 15.6 Inch
Love the bag, its cute, light weight, has lots of pockets and is travel friendly. My only wish is that the larger compartment had a double zipper so I could open from either side. All my other backpacks have double zippers, didn't realize how much I would miss that.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great purchase
Color: Sky Blue, Size: Standard 15.6 Inch
Great price and quality backpack. Lots of compartments. I upgraded to this from my diaper bag for outings and it is great for holding 2 water bottles, lunch box, tablet, all the things. Loved the material and color as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Great for carry-on bag
Color: Camel, Size: Standard 15.6 Inch
I loved this bag. I bought it to use as a carry on for a flight. It held everything I needed it to with room to spare. I didn’t not have a laptop or large tablet, but there would have been ample room for either. I carried all of my chargers, a couple of books, meds, sunglasses, a hat, an owala water bottle, snacks, and a phone. It was comfortable and ideal for traveling and stowed perfectly under the plane seat.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Love it
I really like this handbag. The pebbled leather texture looks elegant and feels good quality. It is small but still fits my daily essentials like phone, wallet, and keys.
The top handle gives a classy look, and the adjustable strap makes it easy to wear as a shoulder bag. The magnetic closure is convenient and easy to open and close.
It looks stylish for both casual and dressy outfits. I am very happy with this bag.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Beautiful, good quality, and perfect size
Color: Purple, Color: Purple
I ordered in purple. I absolutely love it. It has three separate sections on the inside and one hidden pocket on the inside. It’s the perfect size to hold everything I need. It has two open pockets. I put my reading glasses in one and my keys in the other. In the middle section, I put my wallet and a small make up bag. And that leaves two other sections for other items like bills, mail, important papers, snacks, you know the really important stuff all women need. Even with items in all three pockets it doesn’t bulge or loose shape. I like the quality of the material and the color is gorgeous. The handles are sturdy with the gold accents that help keep the handles from wearing out. Super cute and I have already ordered another purse by this brand.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024
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