Author: H D Shourie
Publisher: Rupa
Year: 2001
Language: English
Pages: 174
ISBN/UPC (if available): 8171675751
Description
Where have we come from and where are we going? What is the nature of this, our wonderful universe? Answering such questions, this book presents to us a fascinating account of the universe and man's position in it.
Where have we come from and where are we going? What is the nature of this, our wonderful universe? Answering such questions, this book presents to us a fascinating account of the universe and man's position in it. The aim of this work is to acquaint the lay reader with broad findings regarding the totality of existence, from the beginning of the universe, to the origin of the earth and the emergence of life, of man and the development of the mind.
The latest advances in science and technology, especially in the exploration of the universe, form an integral part of this work. The entire picture is based on incontrovertible scientific data, analyses and deductions, and it would facilitate even the lay reader to understand the nature of religious myths and the existence of divinity and God.
Contents
Foreword
The Universe
Our Galaxy: The Milky Way
Family of the Sun
The Planet Earth
The Moon
Characteristics of Living Organisms
Is There Life Elsewhere ?
Procession of Life
Ascent of Man
New Horizons and Visions
Concept of Divinity, God