The Evolution of the Universe, Life, and Humankind Theroux, Steven J. aut text xx Taylor & Francis 2023 monographic eng 1 online resource 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. Free-to-read Unrestricted online access star All rights reserved http://oapen.org/content/about-rights English Applied ecology Astronomy, space & time Biology, life sciences Earth sciences Evolution Geology & the lithosphere Geophysics History of science Humanities Natural history Science: general issues Big History, Emergent Conditions, Evolution of Complexity, Origin of Life 9781003270294 9781003270294 9781032218519 9781032218540 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/83872 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/83872 Free-to-read All rights reserved oapen 220603 20260305123944.0 doab83872