Worlds in the Making

Worlds in the Making
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Total Pages : 258
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Synopsis Worlds in the Making by : Svante Arrhenius

Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe

Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe
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Publisher : Good Press
Total Pages : 201
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ISBN-10 : EAN:4066339525863
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Synopsis Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe by : Svante Arrhenius

"Worlds in the making: The evolution of the universe" by Svante Arrhenius (translated by H. Borns). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

A Universe from Nothing

A Universe from Nothing
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 226
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ISBN-10 : 9781451624458
ISBN-13 : 145162445X
Rating : 4/5 (58 Downloads)

Synopsis A Universe from Nothing by : Lawrence Maxwell Krauss

This is a provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical question: Where did the universe come from and how will it end?

Science and Creationism

Science and Creationism
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 48
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ISBN-10 : 0309064066
ISBN-13 : 9780309064064
Rating : 4/5 (66 Downloads)

Synopsis Science and Creationism by : National Academy of Sciences (U.S.)

This edition of Science and Creationism summarizes key aspects of several of the most important lines of evidence supporting evolution. It describes some of the positions taken by advocates of creation science and presents an analysis of these claims. This document lays out for a broader audience the case against presenting religious concepts in science classes. The document covers the origin of the universe, Earth, and life; evidence supporting biological evolution; and human evolution. (Contains 31 references.) (CCM)

Life on a Young Planet

Life on a Young Planet
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 300
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ISBN-10 : 0691120293
ISBN-13 : 9780691120294
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis Life on a Young Planet by : Andrew H. Knoll

Knoll explores the deep history of life from its origins on a young planet to the incredible Cambrian explosion, with the very latest discoveries in paleontology integrated with emerging insights from molecular biology and earth system science. 100 illustrations.

Physics in a New Era

Physics in a New Era
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Publisher : National Academies Press
Total Pages : 203
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ISBN-10 : 9780309073424
ISBN-13 : 0309073421
Rating : 4/5 (24 Downloads)

Synopsis Physics in a New Era by : National Research Council

Physics at the beginning of the twenty-first century has reached new levels of accomplishment and impact in a society and nation that are changing rapidly. Accomplishments have led us into the information age and fueled broad technological and economic development. The pace of discovery is quickening and stronger links with other fields such as the biological sciences are being developed. The intellectual reach has never been greater, and the questions being asked are more ambitious than ever before. Physics in a New Era is the final report of the NRC's six-volume decadal physics survey. The book reviews the frontiers of physics research, examines the role of physics in our society, and makes recommendations designed to strengthen physics and its ability to serve important needs such as national security, the economy, information technology, and education.

Cosmic Evolution

Cosmic Evolution
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780674009875
ISBN-13 : 0674009878
Rating : 4/5 (75 Downloads)

Synopsis Cosmic Evolution by : Eric J. Chaisson

Chaisson addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. He designs for us an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures.

Universe in Creation

Universe in Creation
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 225
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ISBN-10 : 9780674985049
ISBN-13 : 0674985044
Rating : 4/5 (49 Downloads)

Synopsis Universe in Creation by : Roy R. Gould

“In a unique take on the cosmos, Gould makes the case that the emergence of a great many things are not only pre-ordained, but predictable.” (Forbes) We know the universe has a history, but does it also have a story of self-creation to tell? Yes, in Roy R. Gould’s account. He offers a compelling narrative of how the universe?with no instruction other than its own laws?evolved into billions of galaxies and gave rise to life. Far from being a random accident, the universe is hard at work, extracting order from chaos. Making use of the best current science, Gould turns what many assume to be true about the universe on its head. The cosmos expands inward, not outward. Gravity can drive things apart, not merely together. And the universe seems to defy entropy as it becomes more ordered, rather than the other way around. Strangest of all, the universe is exquisitely hospitable to life, despite its being constructed from undistinguished atoms and a few unexceptional rules of behavior. Universe in Creation explores whether the emergence of life, rather than being a mere cosmic afterthought, may be written into the most basic laws of nature. “A must-have for all avid popular science fans.” —Astronomy Now “Gould . . . proposes a fascinating thesis about life’s emergence in this eloquent debut” —Publishers Weekly “A joyous romp through a cosmos full of wonders.” —Roald Hoffmann, Nobel Laureate and author of Beyond the Finite “Exciting, original, and extremely well written.” —Avi Loeb, Harvard University, New York Times bestselling author of Extraterrestrial “Fascinating. . . . Gould artfully describes various . . . highlights in universal history, like the formation of stars and planets. Many of these moments are majestic.” —New Republic

Journey of the Universe

Journey of the Universe
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Publisher : Yale University Press
Total Pages : 191
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ISBN-10 : 9780300171907
ISBN-13 : 0300171900
Rating : 4/5 (07 Downloads)

Synopsis Journey of the Universe by : Brian Thomas Swimme

The authors tell the epic story of the universe from an inspired new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with enduring wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. This book is part of a larger project that includes a documentary film, educational DVD series, and Web site.

Revolutions that Made the Earth

Revolutions that Made the Earth
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 440
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ISBN-10 : 9780191501777
ISBN-13 : 0191501778
Rating : 4/5 (77 Downloads)

Synopsis Revolutions that Made the Earth by : Tim Lenton

The Earth that sustains us today was born out of a few remarkable, near-catastrophic revolutions, started by biological innovations and marked by global environmental consequences. The revolutions have certain features in common, such as an increase in complexity, energy utilization, and information processing by life. This book describes these revolutions, showing the fundamental interdependence of the evolution of life and its non-living environment. We would not exist unless these upheavals had led eventually to 'successful' outcomes - meaning that after each one, at length, a new stable world emerged. The current planet-reshaping activities of our species may be the start of another great Earth system revolution, but there is no guarantee that this one will be successful. The book explains what a successful transition through it might look like, if we are wise enough to steer such a course. This book places humanity in context as part of the Earth system, using a new scientific synthesis to illustrate our debt to the deep past and our potential for the future.