Theroux, Steven J. <br/><br/>
A Most Improbable Story  The Evolution of the Universe, Life, and Humankind 

 -  Taylor & Francis  2023 
 - 1 online resource 
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<br/><br/> This book is a "big history" of the evidence regarding how we came to be.  It briefly explores philosophical thought and how our past might affect our future.  The text summarizes different perspectives, including the strengths and weaknesses of each.  The genesis of our planet is explored, especially the circumstances that must exist for complex life to arise.  This brief journey highlights the history of life, the emergence of simple lifeforms, and the evolution of complex creatures, including humans.  The book concludes with a discussion of why other humanoids went extinct while our species achieved dominance.  The author speculates on potentialities awaiting humankind and our planet. 
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<br/><br/><br/>English 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9781003270294 9781003270294 9781032218519 9781032218540 
<br/><br/><label>Standard No.: </label>10.1201/9781003270294  doi 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>Big History, Emergent Conditions, Evolution of Complexity, Origin of Life