Peter Shaver
Cosmic Heritage
Evolution from the Big Bang to Conscious Life
Paperback Engels 2011 2011e druk 9783642202605
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Samenvatting
This book follows the evolutionary trail all the way from the Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago to conscious life today. It is an accessible introductory book written for the interested layperson – anyone interested in the ‘big picture’ coming from modern science. It covers a wide range of topics including the origin and evolution of our universe, the nature and origin of life, the evolution of life including questions of birth and death, the evolution of cognition, the nature of consciousness, the possibility of extraterrestrial life and the future of the universe. The book is written in a narrative style, as these topics are all parts of a single story. It concludes with a discussion on the nature and future of science.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9783642202605
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Aantal pagina's:268
Uitgever:Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Druk:2011
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Inhoudsopgave
<p>Setting the scene.- The universe is expanding and evolving.- What’s the matter?.- Inner and outer space.- The origin of our universe – and others?.- Is our universe fine-tuned for life?.- The universe on fast forward.- The cradles of life.- The astonishing diversity of life.- The astonishing unity of life.- How did life begin?.- How did life evolve?.- Comings and goings.- Did cognition evolve?.- What about consciousness?.- Are we special?.- Are we alone in the universe?.- What is the future of the universe?.- Why should we be able to understand the universe at all?.- Epilogue.- Further Reading.- Acknowledgements.- Index.</p>
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