Nancy Ellen Abrams is an attorney, philosopher of science, and lecturer. Joel R. Primack is Distinguished Professor of Physics and Astronomy. Both are at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
Acknowledgments
p. ix
Introduction
p. xi
The New Universe
p. 1
Size Is Destiny
p. 27
We Are Stardust
p. 39
Our Place in Time
p. 67
This Cosmically Pivotal Moment
p. 79
Bringing the Universe Down to Earth
p. 99
A New Origin Story
p. 119
Cosmic Society Now
p. 143
Frequently Asked Questions
p. 167
Notes
p. 207
Recommendations for Further Reading
p. 213
About the Illustrations
p. 223
Index
p. 233
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