Book
Big history / foreword by David Christian.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781465454430 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 440 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), colour maps ; 31 cm
- Edition: First American edition.
- Publisher: New York : DK Publishing/MacQuarie University Big History Institute, 2016.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Civilization. Human evolution. Human ecology. World history. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 909 Big | 31681020023511 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Aligned with the online course of the Big History Project LLC, an ultimate visual reference blends geology, biology, physics, anthropology, sociology and more to place humans in the context of our universe and reveal how and why we got to where we are today, from the Big Bang to virtual reality. - Baker & Taylor
A companion text for the Big History Project blends geology, biology, physics, anthropology, and sociology to reveal how and why humans have reached their place in the universe. - Baker & Taylor
Why does the universe work the way it does? Why are stars so big? Why are humans so small? What does it mean to be human? Big History blends geology, biology, physics, anthropology, sociology, and so much more to tell one coherent story, taking us right back to our origins and exploring how a unique series of events led to and then impacted human existence: how everything came to be, where we fit in, and even where we are going. Graphics, artworks, timelines, and at-a-glance overviews make the causes and effects of pivotal events and major thresholds in Big History instantly accessible, and evidence features explain how we know what we know. An additional 64-page reference section provides a more conventional account of events in human history. Placing humans in the context of our universe and revealing how and why we got to where we are today, Big History covers 13.8 billion years of history, from the formation of the universe and the dawn of time to the present day. - Penguin Putnam
From the formation of the Universe to today, countless major events have changed the course of life on Earth.
Aligned with the online Big History Project supported by Bill Gates, Big History puts a wide-angle lens on 13.8 billion years of remarkable history and shows you how and why we got where we are today.
With stunning visual timelines and special CGI reconstructions, you can see history's greatest events. Look back to our origins in the stars, explore everything from the birth of the Sun to modern technology, and see what the future holds for humans.
Weaving together multiple disciplines including physics and sociology, and with a foreword by TED speaker Professor David Christian, Big History is a truly unique look at the history of the world.
