Journey of the Universe

Brian Thomas Swimme, Mary Evelyn Tucker

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English

Yale University
28 October 2014

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular astronomy & space

An epic story of the emergence of the universe and of the community of life, with a new vision for how we might bring forth a vibrant Earth Community

Today we know what no previous generation knew: the history of the universe and of the unfolding of life on Earth. Through the astonishing combined achievements of natural scientists worldwide, we now have a detailed account of how galaxies and stars, planets and living organisms, human beings and human consciousness came to be. And yet . . . we thirst for answers to questions that have haunted humanity from the very beginning. What is our place in the 14-billion-year history of the universe? What roles do we play in Earth's history? How do we connect with the intricate web of life on Earth?

In Journey of the Universe Brian Thomas Swimme and Mary Evelyn Tucker tell the epic story of the universe from an inspired new perspective, weaving the findings of modern science together with enduring wisdom found in the humanistic traditions of the West, China, India, and indigenous peoples. The authors explore cosmic evolution as a profoundly wondrous process based on creativity, connection, and interdependence, and they envision an unprecedented opportunity for the world's people to address the daunting ecological and social challenges of our times.

Journey of the Universe transforms how we understand our origins and envision our future. Though a little book, it tells a big story—one that inspires hope for a way in which Earth and its human civilizations could flourish together.

This book is part of a larger project that includes a documentary film, an educational DVD series, and a website. For more information, please consult the website, journeyoftheuniverse.org.

By: Brian Thomas Swimme, Mary Evelyn Tucker
Imprint: Yale University
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 1mm
Weight: 181g
ISBN: 9780300209433
ISBN 10: 0300209436
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 28 October 2014
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian Thomas Swimme is a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. Mary Evelyn Tucker is senior lecturer and research scholar at Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and Yale Divinity School. She is co-founder and co-director of the Forum on Religion and Ecology at Yale.

Reviews for Journey of the Universe

'Journey of the Universe is beautifully written and makes its point superbly. In the history of our School the sweep of its vision ranks with that of Aldo Leopold - think like a mountain meets think like an atom!' (Dean Peter Crane, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies)