The Universe Within: Discovering the Common History of Rocks, Planets, and People

The Universe Within is a groundbreaking book that reveals the profound connection between our bodies and the history of the universe.

With his trademark clarity and exuberance, Neil Shubin takes readers on an incredible journey through time and space, showing how the entirety of the universe's fourteen-billion-year history can be seen in our bodies.

From the very molecular composition of our cells to the workings of our eyes, Shubin makes clear how the evolution of the cosmos has profoundly marked our own bodies.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in science, philosophy, and the human condition.