Big history: the big bang, life on earth, and the rise of humanity

David Christian

Big history

the big bang, life on earth, and the rise of humanity

David Christian

Department of Modern History, Politics and International Relations

Research output: Non-traditional research output › Digital or Visual products

Abstract

"Big History" is a course that attempts to bring an understanding of the past on very large scales. It starts with the origins of the universe and continues to the present-day, with a final lecture which projects into the future. It brings together aspects of astronomy, biology, geology, anthropology and history. This course consists of 48 lectures in 4 parts. The course guidebook covers the 12 lectures. This course is available in DVD, CD and as audio download.

Original language	English
Place of Publication	Chantilly, VA
Publisher	The Teaching Company
Publication status	Published - 2008

Keywords

big history
world history
Civilization--Philosophy
Human evolution
World history
Audiobooks

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