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Big history and the future of humanity

by Fred Spier

This work presents a theoretical framework for big history, situating the human past within the context of the universe, life, and the Earth. It utilises complexity studies to analyse historical patterns and considers potential future trajectories for humanity.

Accession 29066 ISBN 9781444339437 Publisher Wiley-Blackwell
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