The Routledge Companion to Big History guides readers though the variety of themes and concepts that structure contemporary scholarship in the field of big history. The volume is divided into five parts each representing current and evolving areas of interest to the community including big historyâs relationship to science social science the humanities and the future as well as teaching big history and âlittle big historiesâ. Considering an ever-expanding range of theoretical pedagogical and research topics the book addresses such questions as what is the relationship between big history and scientific research how are big historians working with philosophers and religious thinkers to help construct âmeaningâ how are leading theoreticians making sense of big history and its relationship to other creation narratives and paradigms what is âlittle big historyâ and how does big history impact on thinking about the future? The book highlights the place of big history in historiographical traditions and the ways in which it can be used in education and public discourse across disciplines and at all levels. A timely collection with contributions from leading proponents in the field it is the ideal guide for those wanting to engage with the theories and concepts behind big history. . Language: English