A remarkable exploration of the science, history, and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned experts Meteorites, mega-volcanoes, and plate tectonics—the old forces of nature—have transformed Earth for millions of years. They are now joined by a new geological force—humans. Our actions have driven Earth into ...(展开全部)

Meteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of years ago are joined by another: us. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion year history a single species is dictating Earth's future. To some the Anthropocene symboli...(展开全部)

A remarkable exploration of the science, history, and politics of the Anthropocene, one of the most important scientific ideas of our time, from two world-renowned experts Meteorites, mega-volcanoes, and plate tectonics—the old forces of nature—have transformed Earth for millions of years. They are now joined by a new geological force—humans. Our actions have driven Earth into ...(展开全部)

Meteorites, methane, mega-volcanoes and now human beings; the old forces of nature that transformed Earth many millions of years ago are joined by another: us. Our actions have driven Earth into a new geological epoch, the Anthropocene. For the first time in our home planet's 4.5-billion year history a single species is dictating Earth's future. To some the Anthropocene symboli...(展开全部)

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Pengui...(展开全部)

The Anthropocene is the current geologic age, in which humans have profoundly reshaped the planet and its biodiversity. In this remarkable symphony of essays adapted and expanded from his groundbreaking podcast, bestselling author John Green reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale—from the QWERTY keyboard and sunsets to Canada geese and Pengui...(展开全部)

The author of the New York Times bestseller This Is Your Brain on Music reveals music's role in the evolution of human culture-and "will leave you awestruck" ( The New York Times ) Daniel J. Levitin's astounding debut bestseller, This Is Your Brain on Music , enthralled and delighted readers as it transformed our understanding of how music gets in our heads and stays the...(展开全部)

丹尼尔·列维廷是知名神经科学家、认知心理学家，加拿大麦吉尔大学心理学和神经科学教授，加拿大皇家学会会员。列维廷曾有四部作品荣登《纽约时报》畅销书排行榜，他的TED演讲视频浏览量高达1600万次。他还担任过多位知名音乐人的顾问和制作人，参与制作的专辑销量累计超过3000万张。

We humans like to think of ourselves as rational creatures, who, as a species, have relied on calculation and intellect to survive. But many of the most important moments in our history had little to do with cold, hard facts and a lot to do with feelings. Events ranging from the origins of philosophy to the birth of the world’s major religions, the fall of Rome, the Scientific ...(展开全部)

【英】西蒙·温切斯特 ◎洞见深刻的历史学家与思想家。牛津大学圣凯瑟琳学院名誉研究员。2006 年，获得了英国女王亲自颁发的大英帝国勋章。2016 年，荣获加拿大皇家地理学会劳伦斯•伯比勋章，并当选为院士。曾任《卫报》海外记者及《星期日泰晤士报》海外特派员，长期为《纽约时报》《国家地理》《卫报》及BBC等媒体撰稿。 ◎精密制造先行者，照亮智能制造未来的“点火者”。深入研究了精密制造250年跌宕起伏的发展历程，掀起了一场对精密制造改变世界大问题的深刻探讨：完美从时间中诞生，现代世界从精确中涌现。 ◎屡登榜首的畅销书作家，其作品屡屡登上《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》等畅销榜。作品选题涉猎广泛，尤其擅长叙事；写作视角独树一帜，能用渊博的知识给读者带来独特的阅读体验，著有《教授与疯子》《天才与狂徒》等广为人知的图书。 ◎闻名遐迩的探险家。毕业于牛津大学地质学系，地...(展开全部)