The Story of Earth: The First 4.5 Billion Years, from Stardust to Living Planet

Summary

The book «The Story of Earth: The First 4.5 Billion Years, from Stardust to Living Planet» by Robert Hazen delves into the intricate and fascinating
1.5 billion-year development of Earth, from its formation from dust and cosmic gas to the present day. The author combines deep scientific knowledge with vivid descriptions to illustrate how Earth became a life-supporting planet. He narrates the planet's transformation under geological and biological forces, discussing the evolution of the atmosphere, the formation of continents and oceans, and the emergence and development of life. Hazen emphasizes the interconnections between physical processes and the evolution of biological diversity, demonstrating how geological changes influenced evolution and vice versa.