Our Cosmic Origins : From the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence
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Review
'I know of no other book that covers in such detail for a popular audience the grand sweep of cosmic evolution from the Big Bang to homo sapiens. Readers will find here an answer to the age-old question of our place in the universe as understood by modern science.' Steven J. Dick, US Naval Observatory, Washington
'I am struck with admiration at the ... encyclopedic knowledge condensed into this exceptional [book].' Gérard de Vaucouleurs, University of Austin
'Armand Delsemme's book is - by far - the best I have ever read on the subject.' Henri Mertens, former Director at the European Broadcasting Union
Book Description
Our Cosmic Origins tells the story of our remarkable adventure on this planet, beginning with a single event in the depths of space. It traces the rich and wonderful history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to the creation of atoms and molecules, from the formation of stars and planets to the emergence of life on Earth. Delsemme brings together cosmology, astronomy, geology, biochemistry, and biology to create a unique look at the complex story of the Universe. He chronicles how the first light atoms were made and formed stars and how heavier atoms were cooked in stars and scattered in space, creating dust mrains and organic molecules. He examines the growing eomplexity of plant and animal life, including the emergence and extinction of dinosaurs. Our Cosmic Origins shows how the coupling of eye and brain led to self-awareness and intelligence. It explores the cosmic coincidences that might explain our existence and concludes with the tantalizing suggestion that intelligent alien life is likely. This provocative book will appeal to anyone who has ever looked at the sky and wondered how we got here. Originally published in French, this edition has been revised to include the most recent research in astronomy and cosmology. Armand Delsemme has published four books and over 230 scientific papers. He received a Sigma Xi award for outstanding research and has had, by order of the International Astronomical Union, an asteroid named after him.
Our Cosmic Origins : From the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence
Our Cosmic Origins: From the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence,Armand H. Delsemme,Christian de Duve,Cambridge University Press,0521620384,Astronomy,Astronomy - General,Cosmology,Cosmology (Astronomy),History,History Of Astronomy,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Science,Science/Mathematics,Cosmology & the universe,Evolution,Palaeontology,Popular astronomy,Popular science,Science / Astronomy
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