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The Human Cosmos

A Secret History of the Stars
By Jo Marchant
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The Human Cosmos by Jo Marchant is a captivating exploration of humanity's evolving relationship with the cosmos. It delves into how people from different cultures and eras have understood and connected with the night sky, shaping cultures, beliefs, and scientific advancements. The book examines our cosmic inspirations and their profound impact on human progress and perspective.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the intersection of science, history, and human culture. It delves into how our understanding of the cosmos has influenced art, religion, and science throughout history, offering intriguing insights into our place in the universe.

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The Human Cosmos

A journey through the history of science and humankind's relationship with the night sky and the cosmos beyond, from the author of Royal Society Prize-shortlisted Cure.

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For most of human history, we have had a close relationship with the stars. Once, they shaped our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances and even our biology. But over the last few centuries, we have separated ourselves from the universe that surrounds us. And it comes at a cost.

The Human Cosmos is a tour of this history: from the Hall of the Bulls in Lascaux to Tahitian sailors navigating by the stars; from medieval monks grappling with the nature of time to Einstein realising that space and time are the same. It shows we need to rediscover the universe we inhabit, its effect on our health, and its potential for inspiration and revelation.

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The Human Cosmos by Jo Marchant is praised for its captivating exploration of humanity's evolving relationship with the cosmos, from ancient sky-watching to modern scientific inquiry. Reviewers commend Marchant's vivid storytelling, depth of research, and the connections she draws between astronomy, culture, and spirituality. Critics highlight how the book challenges readers to ponder human understanding beyond scientific knowledge and is compared favourably to influential works like Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786894045

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 255g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Dr Jo Marchant is an award-winning science journalist. She has a PhD in genetics and medical microbiology from St Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College, London, and an MSc in Science Communication from Imperial College. She has worked as an editor at New Scientist and Nature, and her articles have appeared in the Guardian, Wired, Observer, New York Times and Washington Post. She is the author of Decoding the Heavens, shortlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books, and Cure, shortlisted for the Royal Society Prize for Science Books and longlisted for the Wellcome Book Prize.

@JoMarchant | jomarchant.com

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