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Dagomar Degroot
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction history shows how our understanding of Earth’s environmental changes has been shaped by the cosmos. By tracing planetary events—from dusty Red Planets to blazing comets and Venusian atmospheres—the book reveals how science, geopolitics, and culture have been intertwined across centuries. It speaks to curious readers with an interest in space, climate, and world history, presenting a thoughtful, hopeful perspective that invites readers to see humanity as part of a larger, interconnected system. It’s designed for fans of interactive learning and long-form inquiry, making complex ideas approachable.
Content is presented as a cohesive narrative that blends historical storytelling with clear, accessible science. Thoughtful anecdotes anchor complex ideas, while diagrams and maps illuminate how distant events relate to Earth’s climate and society. Readers move through chapters at a steady pace, prompted to reflect on the connections between space phenomena and human decisions. The approach invites active engagement and practical curiosity, a hallmark of activity-based learning, even for adult readers.
For learners, the book covers climate history, planetary science, evidence gathering, and how civilizations respond to scientific information. The material is explained with accessible language and concrete examples, making complex topics approachable and memorable. It also encourages critical thinking about sources and how interdisciplinary evidence shapes understanding.
After reading, you gain a broadened perspective on climate challenges, a sense of shared destiny with the cosmos, and renewed curiosity about how science, history, and policy intersect to shape the future. The book invites readers to reconsider our place in the universe and to imagine a more thoughtful, interplanetary approach to caring for Earth.
Product Details
Author
Dagomar Degroot
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
416
Language
English
SKU
9780241741474
ISBN
9780241741474
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
15.3x3.4x23.4cm
Binding
Hardback
MRP: ₹ 999
₹ 850
₹ 149 Off