A Most Improbable Journey

A Big History of Our Planet and Ourselves

Walter Alvarez

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Norton
16 December 2016

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science

Big History, the field that studies the entire known past of our universe to give context to human existence, has so far been the domain of historians. In A Most Improbable Journey, Walter Alvarez-best known for his Impact Theory explaining dinosaur extinction-makes a compelling case for a new, science-first approach to Big History. He brings a scientist's view to the human story, from the creation of our universe and our planet, the rise of life, the movement of our continents and its effect on human migration, to humanity's ascendance. Alvarez's observations and stories will give readers a new appreciation of the events that have led to the human situation. Through entertaining, bite-sized chapters, A Most Improbable Journey will send readers out in a thousand directions to learn more.

By: Walter Alvarez
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 244mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 514g
ISBN: 9780393292695
ISBN 10: 039329269X
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 16 December 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Walter Alvarez a professor of geology at the University of California, Berkeley, is one of the founding members of the International Big History Association. He was awarded the 2002 Penrose Medal, the top honor in geology, and is the author of The Mountains of St. Francis and the best-selling T. rex and the Crater of Doom.