A most improbable journey : a big history of our planet and ourselves
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Published
New York ; W. W. Norton & Company, [2017].
Status
New City Library - Adult Nonfiction
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New City Library - Adult Nonfiction | 508 ALVAR | On Shelf |
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Palisades Free Library - Adult Nonfiction | 550 Alv | On Shelf |
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Subjects
LC Subjects
Civilization -- History
Contingency (Philosophy) -- Popular works.
Cosmology -- History
Cosmology -- Popular works.
Earth (Planet) -- History -- Popular works.
Earth (Planet) -- History.
Geology -- History
Historical geology -- Popular works.
History -- Philosophy
Human beings -- History.
Human beings -- Migrations -- Popular works.
Human evolution -- History.
Human evolution -- Popular works.
Natural history
World history -- Popular works.
Contingency (Philosophy) -- Popular works.
Cosmology -- History
Cosmology -- Popular works.
Earth (Planet) -- History -- Popular works.
Earth (Planet) -- History.
Geology -- History
Historical geology -- Popular works.
History -- Philosophy
Human beings -- History.
Human beings -- Migrations -- Popular works.
Human evolution -- History.
Human evolution -- Popular works.
Natural history
World history -- Popular works.
More Details
Published
New York ; W. W. Norton & Company, [2017].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
246 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Notes
General Note
Title on image of dust jacket on publisher's website: The little book of big history : what science tells us about the cosmos, earth, life, and humanity.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-236) and index.
Bibliography
"Further resources" (pages 199-209) ; "Future sources" (pages 210-216).
Description
"Famed geologist Walter Alvarez expands our view of human history by revealing the cosmic, geologic, and evolutionary forces that have shaped us. Big History, the field that studies the entire known past of our universe to give context to human existence, has so far been the domain of historians. In [this book], geologist Walter Alvarez-- best known for his 'Impact Theory' explaining dinosaur extinction-- makes a compelling case for a new, science-first approach to Big History. He brings a scientist's view to the human story, from the creation of our universe and our planet, the rise of life, the movement of our continents and its effect on human migration, to humanity's ascendance due to our mastery of Earth's natural resources. Alvarez's illuminating observations and stories will give readers a new appreciation of the events, from the Big Bang to the Bronze Age and beyond, that have led to the human situation. Through entertaining, bite-sized chapters, [this book] will send readers out in a thousand different directions to learn more"--Provided by publisher.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Alvarez, W. (2017). A most improbable journey: a big history of our planet and ourselves (First edition.). W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alvarez, Walter, 1940-. 2017. A Most Improbable Journey: A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves. W. W. Norton & Company.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Alvarez, Walter, 1940-. A Most Improbable Journey: A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves W. W. Norton & Company, 2017.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Alvarez, Walter. A Most Improbable Journey: A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves First edition., W. W. Norton & Company, 2017.
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