A most improbable story the evolution of the universe, life, and humankind / Steven J. Theroux.
| Author/creator | Theroux, Steven J. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, an informa business, 2023. |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Taylor & Francis eBooks |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from eBooks on EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Perspective matters, but perspective isn't everything : envisioning humankind's place in the universe -- In the beginning : the genesis of the universe -- The life and death of a star -- The Milky Way : a Goldilocks galaxy -- The galactic cradle -- The inimitable Earth -- Let there be life : the rise of the prokaryotes -- Evolution : the generator of life's diversity -- The birth of the superkingdoms : prokaryotes, achaea, and eukaryotes -- Partnering up : the journey from single cell eukaryotes to multicellular animals -- The blossoming of terrestrial life -- The emergence of genus homo : the earth's first humans come into being -- The genesis of behaviorally modern Homo sapiens : a cognitively advanced human that can reflect upon its existence -- Peering into life's future. |
| Abstract | "This book is a "big history" of the evidence regarding how we came to be. It explores philosophical thought and how our past might affect our future. The text reviews different perspectives and the strengths and weaknesses of each. This journey highlights the history of life, the emergence of life forms, and the evolution of complex creatures"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Source of description | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Theroux, Steven J. Most improbable story First edition. Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2023 9781032218540 |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2022002780 |
| ISBN | 9781003270294 (ebook) |
| ISBN | (hardback) |
| ISBN | (paperback) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | ✔ Available |