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Embark on an enlightening exploration with *A Most Improbable Journey*, a thought-provoking book that unveils the extraordinary odds of existence. Delve into the realms of *Big History*, where the profound connections between cosmic events and human history are unraveled. This groundbreaking work by Walter Alvarez invites readers to ponder the majestic forces that have shaped our world and our lives, from the spectacular Big Bang to the emergence of civilizations. Through 256 captivating pages and 35 vivid illustrations, you will gain a fresh perspective on the unlikely concatenation of events that have culminated in our very existence. This book is perfect for history enthusiasts, science lovers, and anyone seeking to understand their place in the universe. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393355192. Year: 2018. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393355192
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
One in a million doesn™t even come close.
Not when we're talking about the odds that you would happen to be alive today, on this particular planet, hurtling through space. Almost fourteen billion years of cosmic history, over four billion years of Earth history, a couple million years of human history, the rise and fall of nations, the unbroken string of generations necessary to lead to you”it's staggering to consider. Yet behind everything in our world, from the phone in your pocket to even the force of gravity itself, lies a similarly grand procession of highly improbable events.
This panoramic viewpoint has captured the imagination of historians and scientists alike, and together they've created a new field”Big History”that integrates traditional historical scholarship with scientific insights to study the full sweep of our universe and its past. Walter Alvarez brings his unique expertise and infectious curiosity to give us a new appreciation for the incredible occurrences”from the Big Bang to the formation of supercontinents, the dawn of the Bronze Age, and beyond”that have led to our improbable place in the universe.35 illustrations
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393355192
Year: 2018
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 256
Description:
One in a million doesn™t even come close.
Not when we're talking about the odds that you would happen to be alive today, on this particular planet, hurtling through space. Almost fourteen billion years of cosmic history, over four billion years of Earth history, a couple million years of human history, the rise and fall of nations, the unbroken string of generations necessary to lead to you”it's staggering to consider. Yet behind everything in our world, from the phone in your pocket to even the force of gravity itself, lies a similarly grand procession of highly improbable events.
This panoramic viewpoint has captured the imagination of historians and scientists alike, and together they've created a new field”Big History”that integrates traditional historical scholarship with scientific insights to study the full sweep of our universe and its past. Walter Alvarez brings his unique expertise and infectious curiosity to give us a new appreciation for the incredible occurrences”from the Big Bang to the formation of supercontinents, the dawn of the Bronze Age, and beyond”that have led to our improbable place in the universe.35 illustrations