Big History and the Future of Humanity, 2nd Edition - Couverture souple

Spier, Fred

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1118881729 ISBN 13 : 9781118881729

Editeur : Wiley-Blackwell, 2015

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Quatrième de couverture

Reflecting the latest theories in the sciences and humanities, the new edition of Big History and the Future of Humanity presents an accessible and original overview of the entire sweep of history from the origins of the universe and life on Earth up to the present day. Placing the relatively brief period of human history within a much broader framework one that considers everything from vast galaxy clusters to the tiniest sub–atomic particles Big History is an innovative theoretical approach that opens up entirely new multidisciplinary research agendas. Noted historian Fred Spier reveals how a thorough examination of patterns of complexity can offer richer insights into what the future may have in store for humanity.

The second edition includes new learning features, such as highlighted scientific concepts, an illustrative timeline, and comprehensive glossary. By exploring the cumulative history from the Big Bang to the modern day, Big History and the Future of Humanity, Second Edition, sheds important historical light on where we ve been and offers a tantalizing glimpse of what lies ahead.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Featuring a variety of updates and revisions, Big History and the Future of Humanity, Second Edition, presents an accessible and original overview of the entire sweep of history from the origins of the universe and origins of life on Earth up to the present day.

• Provides an accessible and original overview of the entire sweep of history that places human history within the context of the history of life, the Earth, and the universe
• Offers new insights into the future of humanity by providing a better understanding of the past
• Features a variety of updates and revisions that include increased coverage of key concepts such as the emergence of human behaviour, the development of value systems, and patterns of complexity in Big History
• Incorporates a variety of ′little big histories′ that aid readers in recognizing how big history concepts can relate to their daily lives
• Instructor resources from the author will be available online upon publication

Find additional resources from the author online at www.bighistory.info

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wiley-Blackwell
• Date d'édition: 2015
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1118881729
• ISBN 13: 9781118881729
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 2
• Nombre de pages: 360
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible