Origins: How Earth's History Shaped Human History
Autor Lewis Dartnellen Limba Engleză Hardback – 13 mai 2019
ANew
York
Times-bestselling
author
explains
how
the
physical
world
shaped
the
history
of
our
species
When
we
talk
about
human
history,
we
often
focus
on
great
leaders,
population
forces,
and
decisive
wars.
But
how
has
the
earth
itself
determined
our
destiny?
Our
planet
wobbles,
driving
changes
in
climate
that
forced
the
transition
from
nomadism
to
farming.
Mountainous
terrain
led
to
the
development
of
democracy
in
Greece.
Atmospheric
circulation
patterns
later
on
shaped
the
progression
of
global
exploration,
colonization,
and
trade.
Even
today,
voting
behavior
in
the
south-east
United
States
ultimately
follows
the
underlying
pattern
of
75
million-year-old
sediments
from
an
ancient
sea.
Everywhere
is
the
deep
imprint
of
the
planetary
on
the
human.
From
the
cultivation
of
the
first
crops
to
the
founding
of
modern
states,Originsreveals
the
breathtaking
impact
of
the
earth
beneath
our
feet
on
the
shape
of
our
human
civilizations.
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ISBN-13: 9781541617902
ISBN-10: 1541617908
Pagini: 352
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
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ISBN-10: 1541617908
Pagini: 352
Greutate: 0.54 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
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Notă biografică
Lewis
Dartnellis
a
Professor
of
Science
Communication
at
the
University
of
Westminster.
Before
that,
he
was
the
UK
Space
Agency
research
fellow
at
the
University
of
Leicester,
studying
astrobiology
and
searching
for
signs
of
life
on
Mars.
He
has
won
several
awards
for
his
science
writing
and
contributes
to
theGuardian,The
Times,andNew
Scientist.
He
is
also
the
author
of
three
books.
He
lives
in
London,
UK.
Recenzii
"A
sweeping,
brilliant
overview
of
the
history
of
not
only
of
our
species
but
of
the
world.
Whether
discussing
the
formation
of
continents
or
the
role
that
climate
(and
climate
change)
has
had
on
human
migration,
Lewis
Dartnell
has
a
rare
talent
in
being
able
to
see
the
big
picture--and
explaining
why
it
matters."—Peter
Frankopan,
author
ofThe
Silk
Roads
"What a treat to see history through the eyes of an astrobiologist! Our history was shaped profoundly by the laying down of iron beds two billion years ago, by the tectonic forces that ripped open the African rift valley, by the slow cooling of the earth that began 50 million years ago, and by the evolution of grasses! Lewis Dartnell's absorbing new book shows, with many vivid examples, how deeply human history is embedded in the history of planet earth."—David Christian, author ofOrigin Story
"An original and timely way of looking at human history through the materials and natural resources that our species has employed to such effect. It should be read by everyone who ponders how long exploitation can continue on a finite planet."—Richard Fortey, author ofEarth
"Endlessly enthralling, Lewis Dartnell explains why the history of humanity, and of human cultures, both take dictation from the deeper history of Earth herself--from broad generalities to surprisingly specific details. An entertaining and informative essay on contingency--and worthy successor to the writing of Stephen Jay Gould."—Ted Nield, author ofSupercontinent
"What a treat to see history through the eyes of an astrobiologist! Our history was shaped profoundly by the laying down of iron beds two billion years ago, by the tectonic forces that ripped open the African rift valley, by the slow cooling of the earth that began 50 million years ago, and by the evolution of grasses! Lewis Dartnell's absorbing new book shows, with many vivid examples, how deeply human history is embedded in the history of planet earth."—David Christian, author ofOrigin Story
"An original and timely way of looking at human history through the materials and natural resources that our species has employed to such effect. It should be read by everyone who ponders how long exploitation can continue on a finite planet."—Richard Fortey, author ofEarth
"Endlessly enthralling, Lewis Dartnell explains why the history of humanity, and of human cultures, both take dictation from the deeper history of Earth herself--from broad generalities to surprisingly specific details. An entertaining and informative essay on contingency--and worthy successor to the writing of Stephen Jay Gould."—Ted Nield, author ofSupercontinent
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