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- PublisherBlack Inc.
- Publication date2022
- ISBN 10 1760643610
- ISBN 13 9781760643614
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages240
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How did time begin? What conditions led to humans evolving on Earth? Will we survive the Anthropocene? And is it really true that were all made from stars? The Shortest History of the World follows the continuum of historical change in the cosmos from the Big Bang, through the evolution of life, to human history. Combining knowledge from chemistry, biology and physics with insights from the social sciences and humanities, The Shortest History of the World takes a birds eye view of 13.8 billion years. In this compelling and revealing book, David Baker traces the rise of complexity in the cosmos, from the first atoms to the first life and then to humans and the things we have made. He shows us how simple clumps of hydrogen gas transformed into complex human societies. This approach Big History allows us to see beyond the chaos of human affairs to the overall trajectory. Finally, Baker looks at the dramatic and sudden changes were making to our planet and its biosphere and how history hints at what might come next. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781760643614
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The Shortest History of the World [The Shortest History of Series].
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1st ed. Paperback trade, good condition, front cover creased, otherwise excellent condition, minor edgewear, autograph (author's written name prelim page). 244 pp. How did time begin? What conditions led to humans to evolve on Earth? Will we survive the Anthropocene? And is it really true that we were all made from stars? David Baker follows the continuum of historical change in the cosmos from the Big Bang, through the evolution of life, to human history. Combining knowledge from chemistry, biology and physics with insights from the social sciences and humanities, he takes a birds eye view of 13.8 billion years. This compelling book is a fascinating journey through life, the universe and everything. Finally, the author looks at the dramatic and sudden changes we are making to our planet and its biosphere and how history hints at what might come next. The author, an Australian science writer, holds the world's first PhD in the field of 'Big History', a new academic discipline that has been funded by the Bill Gates 'Big History Project'. Seller Inventory # 18177
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How did time begin? What conditions led to humans evolving on Earth? Will we survive the Anthropocene? And is it really true that were all made from stars? The Shortest History of the World follows the continuum of historical change in the cosmos from the Big Bang, through the evolution of life, to human history. Combining knowledge from chemistry, biology and physics with insights from the social sciences and humanities, The Shortest History of the World takes a birds eye view of 13.8 billion years. In this compelling and revealing book, David Baker traces the rise of complexity in the cosmos, from the first atoms to the first life and then to humans and the things we have made. He shows us how simple clumps of hydrogen gas transformed into complex human societies. This approach Big History allows us to see beyond the chaos of human affairs to the overall trajectory. Finally, Baker looks at the dramatic and sudden changes were making to our planet and its biosphere and how history hints at what might come next. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781760643614
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. How did time begin? What conditions led to humans evolving on Earth? Will we survive the Anthropocene? And is it really true that were all made from stars? The Shortest History of the World follows the continuum of historical change in the cosmos from the Big Bang, through the evolution of life, to human history. Combining knowledge from chemistry, biology and physics with insights from the social sciences and humanities, The Shortest History of the World takes a birds eye view of 13.8 billion years. In this compelling and revealing book, David Baker traces the rise of complexity in the cosmos, from the first atoms to the first life and then to humans and the things we have made. He shows us how simple clumps of hydrogen gas transformed into complex human societies. This approach Big History allows us to see beyond the chaos of human affairs to the overall trajectory. Finally, Baker looks at the dramatic and sudden changes were making to our planet and its biosphere and how history hints at what might come next. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781760643614
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