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Author:
Abrams, Nancy Ellen, 1948-
Title:
The new universe and the human future : how a shared cosmology could transform the world / Nancy Ellen Abrams and Joel R. Primack.
Publisher:
Yale University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2011
Description:
xvii, 238 p. : ill. (some col.), maps ; 24 cm.
Subject:
Cosmology--Philosophy.
Life--Philosophy.--Philosophy.
Other Authors:
Primack, J. R. (Joel R.)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
The new universe -- Size is destiny -- We are stardust -- Our place in time -- This cosmically pivotal moment -- Bringing the universe down to earth -- A new origin story -- Cosmic society now.
Summary:
"After a four-century rupture between science and the questions of value and meaning, this groundbreaking book presents an explosive and potentially life-altering idea: if the world could agree on a shared creation story based on modern cosmology and biology-- a story that has just become available-- it would redefine our relationship with Planet Earth and benefit all of humanity, now and into the distant future"--Provided by publisher.
Series:
The Terry lectures series.
ISBN:
0300165080
9780300165081
LCCN:
2010044895
Locations:
TYPH572 -- Cedar Rapids Public Library (Cedar Rapids)

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