The big picture: on the origins of life, meaning, and the universe itself
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New York, New York : Dutton, 2017.
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Book
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9781101984253, 1101984252
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ix, 469 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 21 cm
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"In short chapters filled with intriguing historical anecdotes, personal asides, and rigorous exposition, readers learn the difference between how the world works at the quantum level, the cosmic level, and the human leveland then how each connects to the other. Carroll's presentation of the principles that have guided the scientific revolution from Darwin and Einstein to the origins of life, consciousness, and the universe is dazzlingly unique. Carroll shows how an avalanche of discoveries in the past few hundred years has changed our world and what really matters to us. Our lives are dwarfed like never before by the immensity of space and time, but they are redeemed by our capacity to comprehend it and give it meaning."--Publisher's website.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 443-453) and index.
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"In short chapters filled with intriguing historical anecdotes, personal asides, and rigorous exposition, readers learn the difference between how the world works at the quantum level, the cosmic level, and the human leveland then how each connects to the other. Carroll's presentation of the principles that have guided the scientific revolution from Darwin and Einstein to the origins of life, consciousness, and the universe is dazzlingly unique. Carroll shows how an avalanche of discoveries in the past few hundred years has changed our world and what really matters to us. Our lives are dwarfed like never before by the immensity of space and time, but they are redeemed by our capacity to comprehend it and give it meaning."--Publisher's website.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Carroll, S. M. (2017). The big picture: on the origins of life, meaning, and the universe itself. New York, New York, Dutton.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Carroll, Sean M., 1966-. 2017. The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself. New York, New York, Dutton.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Carroll, Sean M., 1966-, The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself. New York, New York, Dutton, 2017.
MLA Citation (style guide)Carroll, Sean M. The Big Picture: On the Origins of Life, Meaning, and the Universe Itself. New York, New York, Dutton, 2017.
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