Cosmic Evolution: The Rise of Complexity in Nature

The author addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. Guided by notions of beauty and symmetry, Chaisson designs an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures, from quark to quasar, from microbe to mind. 8 halftones. 35 line illustrations. Read More

The author addresses some of the most basic issues we can contemplate: the origin of matter and the origin of life, and the ways matter, life, and radiation interact and change with time. Guided by notions of beauty and symmetry, Chaisson designs an expansive yet intricate model depicting the origin and evolution of all material structures, from quark to quasar, from microbe to mind. 8 halftones. 35 line illustrations. Read Less

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  	This is a digital edition of this title. Buy eBook Lifetime Access: $38.00 Title: Cosmic Evolution by Eric J. Chaisson Publisher: Harvard University Press Print ISBN: 9780674003422, 067400342X eText ISBN: 9780674260818 Edition: 2000 Format: PDF eBook	$38.00 Buy eBook This is a digital eBook Nothing will be shipped to you Works with web browsers and the VitalSource app on all Windows, Mac, Chromebook, Kindle Fire, iOS, and Android devices Most eBooks are returnable within 14 days of purchase Questions? See our eBook FAQ