{"product_id":"journey-of-the-universe-paperback","title":"Journey of the Universe - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrian Thomas Swimme\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMary Evelyn Tucker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn 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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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?\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eJourney of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJourney of the Universe\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrian Thomas Swimme \u003c\/b\u003eis a professor at the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco. \u003cb\u003eMary Evelyn Tucker \u003c\/b\u003eis senior lecturer and research scholar at the 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.59 x 7.72 x 5.08 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51754146627872,"sku":"9780300209433","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/50a95606430d4a802acf311d843dc47d.webp?v=1780034412","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/journey-of-the-universe-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}