© Columbia University Press
Epic of Evolution: Seven Ages of the Cosmos
Paper, 504 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13561-0
$27.00
/ £18.50
November, 2005
Cloth, 504 pages,
ISBN: 978-0-231-13560-3
$77.50
/ £53.50
"His writing is clear and his overview will both educate and entertain the average reader." — Publishers Weekly
"Greatly appealing for exuding the scientific spirit that asks not merely what things exist but why they exist." — Booklist
"In clear prose, Chaisson simplifies complex subjects." — Gary Budzak, Columbus Dispatch
"A vivid picture... Even the most knowledgeable of readers can learn... This is one epic I can recommend without hesitation." — Bill Barlow, Astronomy Now
"A thoroughly enjoyable read, and I recommend it highly." — Science Books and Film
"A current and coherent exploration of ideas." — Northeastern Naturalist
"This book is a tour de force exploring many of the major issues from the formation of the universe through the development of matter, galaxies, stars, heavy elements, the sun and planets, life, complex life, and society. It presents a valuable survey of these fields and shows how combinations of simpler systems transform into more complex systems." — Neil F. Comins, University of Maine, author of Heavenly Errors: Misconceptions About the Real Nature of the Universe
"This is a grand synthesis of all things put into an evolutionary context. Chaisson clearly shows how the scientific method works. More than that, he conveys a sense of awe through his use of the Socratic method to explain a huge number of concepts and empirical observations. He also clearly states that many unknowns remain at just about every step of the way." — Paul F. Lurquin , Washington State University, author of Origins of Life and the Universe