Notes from the Holocene: A Brief History of the Future - Couverture souple

Sagan, Dorion

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1933392320 ISBN 13 : 9781933392325

Editeur : Chelsea Green Publishing Co, 2007

Synopsis

In a thought-provoking, humorous, and engaging style, Dorion Sagan combines philosophy, science, and an understanding of illusion to probe the deep questions of existence. Operating on the precept that the universe is far weirder than we might imagine, Sagan n son of acclaimed scientists Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis n uses his knowledge of philosophy, science, sleight-of-hand magic, and the fantastical writings of Philip K. Dick to explore some of the deepest questions we face on Earth. He provides fresh insights as to why we are here, the nature of technology, the prognosis for humanity, the living nature of our planet, and a reasoned explanation to why our universe is probably just one of an infinite number. Notes from the Holocene is a prime example of the writing coming from a new generation of scientific writers. It will inspire readers to think for themselves while leaving them chuckling with tongue-in-cheek anecdotes - a rare combination that Sagan delivers with ease. And yes, as geneticist J.B.S. Haldane says, ithe universe is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine.i

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Writer, editor, and sleight-of-hand artist Dorion Saganis articles have appeared in Wired, The New York Times, The New York Times Book Review, Natural History, The Sciences, Pabular, Cabinet, and other magazines. His books include What is Life, Origins of Sex, and Into the Cool.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Chelsea Green Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1933392320
• ISBN 13: 9781933392325
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible