Description
Blending astronomy, biology, and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, this thought-provoking work explores humanity’s place in the vastness of space. It traces the profound connection between the life cycles of stars and the origins of the elements that make life possible, while examining the scientific prospects for discovering intelligent beings beyond Earth. Along the way, it considers the challenges of interplanetary exploration, the limits of human knowledge, and the imaginative possibilities—and persistent misconceptions—surrounding life in the cosmos. Written with characteristic clarity, wit, and wonder, it invites readers to see both Earth and humanity from a genuinely cosmic perspective.
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paperback
Papermac
Published Jan 1, 1981
274 pages
ISBN: 0333324749
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First Published
1973
Language
eng
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