A Most Improbable Story: The Evolution of the Universe, Life, and Humankind

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Synopsis
This book is a "Big History" of the evidence regarding how we came to be. It briefly explores philosophical thought and how our past might affect our future. The text summarizes different perspectives, including the strengths and weaknesses of each. The genesis of our planet is explored, especially the circumstances that must exist for complex life to arise. This brief journey highlights the history of life, the emergence of simple lifeforms, and the evolution of complex creatures, including humans. The book concludes with a discussion of why other humanoids went extinct while our species achieved dominance. The author speculates on potentialities awaiting humankind and our planet. The first "Big History" written from the perspective of a biologist Summarizes multiple perspectives of history Documents the unique conditions for the emergence of life Speculates on the future
Copyright:
2022

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Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
302 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781000610529
Related ISBNs:
9781032218540, 9781032218519, 9781003270294
Publisher:
CRC Press
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Copyrighted By:
Steven J. Theroux. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or the consequences of their use. The authors and publishers have att
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
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No
Categories:
History, Nonfiction, Science, Outdoors and Nature, Earth Sciences
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Bookshare Staff
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