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Origins: Cosmos, Earth, and Mankind

Yves Coppens

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In this potent book, three eminent scientistsOCoan astrophysicist, an organic chemist, and an anthropologistOCoponder and discuss some of the basic questions that have obsessed humankind through the ages, and offer thoughtful, enlightening answers in terms the layperson can easily understand. Until now, most of these questions were addressed by religion and philosophy. But science has reached a point where it, too, can voice an opinion. Beginning with the Big Bang roughly fifteen billion years ago, the authors trace the evolution of the cosmos, from the first particles, the atoms, the molecules, the development of cells, organisms, and living creatures, up to the arrival of "Homo erectus" and "Homo sapiens." Proactive, informative, and free of technical or scientific jargon, "Origins" offers compelling insights into how the universe, life on Earth, and the human species began.

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ISBN10:: 1628722800

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Origins: Cosmos, Earth, and Mankind

Yves Coppens

4.11/5 (179 ratings)

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In this potent book, three eminent scientistsOCoan astrophysicist, an organic chemist, and an anthropologistOCoponder and discuss some of the basic questions that have obsessed humankind through the ages, and offer thoughtful, enlightening answers in terms the layperson can easily understand. Until now, most of these questions were addressed by religion and philosophy. But science has reached a point where it, too, can voice an opinion. Beginning with the Big Bang roughly fifteen billion years ago, the authors trace the evolution of the cosmos, from the first particles, the atoms, the molecules, the development of cells, organisms, and living creatures, up to the arrival of "Homo erectus" and "Homo sapiens." Proactive, informative, and free of technical or scientific jargon, "Origins" offers compelling insights into how the universe, life on Earth, and the human species began.

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Pages:: pages

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Publisher:

Edition:: 1

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ISBN10:: 1628722800

ISBN13:: 9781628722802

kindle Asin:: B0064DFR5K

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