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THE DAY THE UNIVERSE CHANGED
The Day the Universe Changed is James Burke’s challenging examination of eight moments in history when a change in knowledge radically altered man’s understanding of himself and the world around him. Covering ground from the rediscovery of Aristotelianlogic in Arab Spain to modern particle physics, “Burke has done a masterful job. The result is a fascinating focused view of man and universe…. It boggles the mind” (Charleston Evening Post). Companion to the acclaimed television series of the same name, The Day the Universe Changed challenges the reader to decide whether there is absolute knowledge to discover, or whether the universe is “ultimately what we say it is.”
Since 1965 James Burke has been writing, producing, and presenting television programs on current affairs and science. After doing BBC-TV’s “Tomorrow’s World,” he became the BBC’s chief correspondent for the NASA Apollo missions. In 1972 he began his own weekly television series, “The Burke Special.” For his television achievements James Burke has received the Royal Television Society silver and gold medals, among other awards.