| Description |
1 online resource (xvi, 416 pages) : illustrations (some color), color maps |
| Summary |
"Big History seeks to retell the human story in light of scientific advances by such methods as radiocarbon dating and genetic analysis. This book provides a deep, causal view of the forces that have shaped the Universe, the Earth, and humanity. Starting with the Big Bang and the formation of the Earth, it traces the evolutionary history of the world, focusing on humanity's origins. It also explores the many natural forces shaping humanity, especially the evolution of the brain and behaviour. Moving through time, the causes of such important transformations as agriculture, complex societies, the Industrial Revolution, the Enlightenment, and Modernity are placed in the context of underlying changes in demography, learning, and social organization. Humans are biological creatures, operating with instincts evolved millions of years ago, but in the context of a rapidly changing world, and as we try to adapt to new circumstances, we must regularly reckon with our deep past"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on November 16, 2022) |
| Subject |
Human beings -- Origin.
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Human evolution.
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Genetics -- Methodology
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Evolution (Biology)
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Evolution (Biology)
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Genetics -- Methodology
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Human beings -- Origin
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Human evolution
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2021029789 |
| ISBN |
9781108862530 |
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1108862535 |
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