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

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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...

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Main Author: Theroux, Steven J. (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis 2023
Subjects:
Humanities
Natural history
Applied ecology
Science: general issues
Astronomy, space & time
Earth sciences
Geology & the lithosphere
Geophysics
History of science
Biology, life sciences
Evolution
Big History, Emergent Conditions, Evolution of Complexity, Origin of Life
Online Access:OAPEN Library: description of the publication
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Summary: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.
ISBN:9781003270294
9781032218540
9781032218519
Access:Open Access

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