Notes from the Holocene

In a thought-provoking, humorous, and engaging style, Dorion Sagan combines philosophy, science, and an understanding of illusion to probe the deep questions of existence. Operating on the precept that the universe is far weirder than we might imagine, Sagan n son of acclaimed scientists Carl Sagan and Lynn Margulis n uses his knowledge of philosophy, science, sleight-of-hand magic, and the fantastical writings of Philip K. Dick to explore some of the deepest questions we face on Earth. He provides fresh insights as to why we are here, the nature of technology, the prognosis for humanity, the living nature of our planet, and a reasoned explanation to why our universe is probably just one of an infinite number. Notes from the Holocene is a prime example of the writing coming from a new generation of scientific writers. It will inspire readers to think for themselves while leaving them chuckling with tongue-in-cheek anecdotes - a rare combination that Sagan delivers with ease. And yes, as geneticist J.B.S. Haldane says, ithe universe is not only stranger than we imagine, but stranger than we can imagine.i

ISBN 1933392320   Pages 224 ISBN13 9781933392325 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Chelsea Green Publishing Co   Weight (grammes) 281 Imprint Chelsea Green Publishing Co   Published in White River Junction Format Paperback   Series title Sciencewriters Publication date 04 Jan 2008   Height (mm) 216 Library of Congress 2007022115   Width (mm) 138 DEWEY 500   Spine width (mm) 14 DEWEY edition DC22   Academic level General

		Earth		1
		Water		37
		Air		87
		Fire		133
		Afterword : twelve mysteries		195

"Notes from the Holocene is a pop culture trek of reality reminiscent of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, " but rife with scientific, religious, and philosophical neurotrinkets, many original enough for scholarly pursuit."--Jessica Whiteside, Professor of Terrestrial Paleoenvironments, Brown University

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