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The Universe Story - by Brian Swimme (Paperback)

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  • A rich retelling of how the universe was formed, from the big bang to the present--for general readers, poets, and scientists alike.
  • Author(s): Brian Swimme
  • 320 Pages
  • Science, Astronomy

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About the Book



Cosmologist Brian Swimme and cultural historian Thomas Berry provide a new, science-based cosmology for our times that provides an epic and poetic explanation of the creation of the universe and our place in it. A celebration of the unfolding of the cosmos--from the primordial flaring forth to the ecozoic era.



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A rich retelling of how the universe was formed, from the big bang to the present--for general readers, poets, and scientists alike.



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From the big bang to the present and into the next millenium, The Universe Story unites science and the humanities in a dramatic exploration of the unfolding of the universe, humanity's evolving place in the cosmos, and the boundless possibilities for our future.



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"A fascinating exploration of the earth's history."--"Library Journal""Amazing...ariticualte[s] nothing less than a coherent new story of the evolution of life on our planet...executed with verve, imagination, and deep concern for restoring ecological balance to our endangered planet."--Riane Eisler, author of "The Chalice and the Blade""["The Universe Story"] could be the antidote to fragmented commitments and nihilism--the narrative from which future generations can live appropriately to our real natural-historical situation."--Dr. John Cobb, Professor Emeritus, School of Theology at Claremont""The Universe Story "begins the long overdue process of teaching modern humans who we are, where we came from, and about the beautifully complex cosmoecological dance that sustains us."--David Perry, Professor, Ecosystems Studies, Oregon State University
Dimensions (Overall): 9.26 Inches (H) x 6.16 Inches (W) x .82 Inches (D)
Weight: .77 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Astronomy
Publisher: HarperOne
Format: Paperback
Author: Brian Swimme
Language: English
Street Date: January 15, 2020
TCIN: 76919402
UPC: 9780062508355
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-9988
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: Who are the authors of this publication?

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  • A: The book is co-authored by cosmologist Brian Swimme and cultural historian Thomas Berry.

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