Featuring a foreword by the father of Big History; David Christian; and produced in association with the Big History Institute; Big History provides a comprehensive understanding of the major events that have changed the nature and course of life on the planet we call home. This first fully integrated visual reference on Big History for general readers places humans in the context of our universe; from the Big Bang to virtual reality.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.
#70595 in Books Ingramcontent 2014-07-18Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.95 x .94 x 6.37l; .0 #File Name: 1457648644656 pagesAmerica A Concise History Volume 2
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerI'm a history buff so naturally I loved this book! Helped me in my summer college history course!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Thank youBy Matthew A. BrodyczPerfect - everything was perfect.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Was given the wrong book. The sticker on the ...By mistyWas given the wrong book. The sticker on the side of the book says Vol 2; but the cover and the actual book is Vol 1 . Had to re-rent this book hoping for the correct book.
