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245 10 $aJourney of the universe /$cBrian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker.
260 $aNew Haven, Conn. :$bYale University Press,$cc2011.
300 $axi, 175 p. ;$c21 cm.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 133-165) and index.
505 0 $aBeginning of the universe -- Galaxies forming -- The emanating brilliance of stars -- Birth of the solar system -- Life's emergence -- Living and dying --The passion of animals -- The origin of the human -- Becoming a planetary presence -- Rethinking matter and time -- Emerging Earth community.
520 $aToday we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of natural scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And yet we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning. What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe? What roles do we play in Earth's history? How do we connect with the intricate web of life on Earth? In this book the authors tell the epic story of the universe from a new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. They explore cosmic evolution as a process based on creativity, connection, and interdependence, and they envision an opportunity for the world's people to address the daunting ecological and social challenges of our times. This book transforms how we understand our origins and envision our future; it tells a story that inspires hope for a way in which Earth and its human civilizations could flourish together. It is part of a larger project that includes a documentary film, an educational DVD series, and a website. The film and the DVD series will be released in 2011.-- Provided by publisher.
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650 0 $aAstronomy$vPopular works.
650 0 $aEvolution$vPopular works.
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