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Our Cosmic Origins: From the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence
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- ISBN
- 9780521620383
- Book Title
- Our Cosmic Origins : from the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publication Year
- 1998
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Features
- Revised
- Genre
- Science
- Topic
- Cosmology, Astronomy
- Item Weight
- 22.2 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 344 Pages
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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.
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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521620384
ISBN-13
9780521620383
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1035819
Product Key Features
Book Title
Our Cosmic Origins : from the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Cosmology, Astronomy
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Revised
Genre
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
22.2 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
'... an excellent overview from the big bang origin of the universe to the development of life ... will promote critical thinking on the many aspects of astrobiology bearing on the understanding of the cosmic significance and origins of life ... recommended reading.' Richard Taylor, Spaceflight, ‘This is a delightful book covering a breath-taking expanse of topics … a real pleasure to read.’Okan Avni, School Science Review, ' … a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution … Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative … [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.' Chemistry in Britain, ‘… an excellent overview from the big bang origin of the universe to the development of life … will promote critical thinking on the many aspects of astrobiology bearing on the understanding of the cosmic significance and origins of life … recommended reading.’Richard Taylor, Spaceflight, '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, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece ... '.Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Société Astronomique de France, ‘This book is highly recommended and once you start reading it, grips you like a good detective novel.’Astronomical Society of WA, "Our Cosmic Origins is an exception. Delsemme, an expert in comets, has put together an impressive overview of the story of life from the start of the universe onward...Everything is clearly explained." Meteoritics & Planetary Science Nov 2001, ' ... a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot-driven and highly readable story'. Jon Evans, Chemistry in Britain, ' … a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot-driven and highly readable story'. Jon Evans, Chemistry in Britain, "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, "Thos book is highly recommended and once you start reading, it grips you like a good detective novel." Astrenautical Soc. of WA vol 24-No.5 Feb 99, 'I am struck with admiration at the ... encyclopedic knowledge condensed into this exceptional [book].' Gérard de Vaucouleurs, University of Austin, ‘ … a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot-driven and highly readable story’.Jon Evans, Chemistry in Britain, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece … '. Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Socit Astronomique de France, ‘ … a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution … Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative … [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.’Chemistry in Britain, ‘… we could not recommend this book too highly. Armand Delsemme is a wonderful story-teller.’Le Soir (Brussels), '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, '... we could not recommend this book too highly. Armand Delsemme is a wonderful story-teller.' Le Soir (Brussels), ‘Translated seamlessly from the 1994 French edition and updated, this is a daringly wide-ranging book covering the origins and evolution of life, the universe and everything in a style that allows the non-specialist to enjoy it.’Gnomon, ‘I am struck with admiration at the … encyclopedic knowledge condensed into this exceptional [book].’Gérard de Vaucouleurs, University of Austin, '... I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.'George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, 'A thrilling book, a masterpiece ... '. Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Sociètè Astronomique de France, ' ... a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution ... Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative ... [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.' Chemistry in Britain, ‘… I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.’George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, ' ... a fascinating journey through the history of the universe that manages to explain the complex relationship between cosmic, chemical and biological evolution ... Delsemme has included all the necessary explanatory material without ruining the flow of the narrative ... [this is] a book that manages to condense the whole universe into a single, surprisingly plot driven and highly readable story.' Chemistry in Britain, 'I am struck with admiration at the … encyclopedic knowledge condensed into this exceptional [book].' Grard de Vaucouleurs, University of Austin, 'This is a delightful book covering a breath-taking expanse of topics ... a real pleasure to read.' Okan Avni, School Science Review, '... I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.' George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, '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, ‘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, ‘A thrilling book, a masterpiece … ’.Audouin Dollfus, former President of the Société Astronomique de France, 'This book is highly recommended and once you start reading it, grips you like a good detective novel.' Astronomical Society of WA, '… we could not recommend this book too highly. Armand Delsemme is a wonderful story-teller.' Le Soir (Brussels), '… an excellent overview from the big bang origin of the universe to the development of life … will promote critical thinking on the many aspects of astrobiology bearing on the understanding of the cosmic significance and origins of life … recommended reading.' Richard Taylor, Spaceflight, '… I would recommend it as an addition to any reference library.' George Raggett, The Open University Geological Society, ‘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, 'Translated seamlessly from the 1994 French edition and updated, this is a daringly wide-ranging book covering the origins and evolution of life, the universe and everything in a style that allows the non-specialist to enjoy it.' Gnomon, "A thrilling book, a masterpiece..." Audouin Dollfus, former president of the Socie^D'te^D' Astronomique de France, 'This is a delightful book covering a breath-taking expanse of topics … a real pleasure to read.' Okan Avni, School Science Review
Lccn
97-033010
Dewey Decimal
576.8/3
Edition Description
Revised Edition
Lc Classification Number
Qb981 .D4313 1998
Table of Content
Preface Christian de Duve; Foreword; 1. Locating man in the universe; 2. The race towards complexity; 3. The stellar alchemy of metals; 4. The formation of the planets; 5. Emergence of life; 6. History of life; 7. Awakening of intelligence; 8. The other worlds; 9. Perspectives; Appendices; Glossary; References; Name index; Subject index.
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1998
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