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Our Cosmic Origins
A. H. Delsemme
其他書名
From the Big Bang to the Emergence of Life and Intelligence
出版
Cambridge University Press
, 1998
主題
Nature / Sky Observation
Science / General
Science / Space Science / Astronomy
Science / Space Science / Cosmology
Science / Life Sciences / Evolution
Science / Earth Sciences / Geology
Science / Paleontology
ISBN
0521794803
9780521794800
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=Ox5hCOc9A2AC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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Our Cosmic Origins tells the story of our remarkable adventure on this planet, beginning with a single event in the depths of space. It traces the rich and wonderful history of the Universe, from the Big Bang to the creation of atoms and molecules, from the formation of stars and planets to the emergence of life on Earth. Delsemme brings together cosmology, astronomy, geology, biochemistry, and biology to create a unique look at the complex story of the Universe. He chronicles how the first light atoms were made and formed stars and how heavier atoms were cooked in stars and scattered in space, creating dust mrains and organic molecules. He examines the growing eomplexity of plant and animal life, including the emergence and extinction of dinosaurs. Our Cosmic Origins shows how the coupling of eye and brain led to self-awareness and intelligence. It explores the cosmic coincidences that might explain our existence and concludes with the tantalizing suggestion that intelligent alien life is likely. This provocative book will appeal to anyone who has ever looked at the sky and wondered how we got here. Originally published in French, this edition has been revised to include the most recent research in astronomy and cosmology. Armand Delsemme has published four books and over 230 scientific papers. He received a Sigma Xi award for outstanding research and has had, by order of the International Astronomical Union, an asteroid named after him.