Extraterrestrial Life
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Life On Other Worlds
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2001-03-19
Life On Other Worlds written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-03-19 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
The recent discoveries of extrasolar planets and possible microfossils in Martian meteorite ALH 84001 are only the latest developments in a debate that spans millennia, and that has been especially heated in the twentieth century. From the furore over Percival Lowell's claim of canals on Mars at the beginning of the century to the biological experiments of the Viking spacecraft, the controversial 'Mars rock', and the sophisticated Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) at its end, otherworldly life has often titillated and occasionally consumed science and the public. So too have crucially related areas such as the search for planetary systems, the quest for an explanation of UFOs, and inquiries into the origin of life. The theme has been elaborated in science fiction from H. G. Wells to Arthur C. Clarke, and resulted in some of the most popular films of all time, including ET, Aliens, Independence Day, and Contact. Life on Other Worlds details in a readable and non-technical manner the history of the twentieth century extraterrestrial life debate, one of the pervasive themes of our century.
Alien Life
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Author : Barry R. Parker
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 1998-03-21
Alien Life written by Barry R. Parker and has been published by Da Capo Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-03-21 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
In an eloquently written guide that navigates readers through the magnificent discoveries of yesterday and today in search of undiscovered worlds and extraterrestrials, Parker, a scientist and an award-winning science writer, propels readers into the thrilling realm of space exploration. 79 illustrations.
Extraterrestrial Life
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Author : Tamara L. Roleff
language : en
Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Release Date : 2001
Extraterrestrial Life written by Tamara L. Roleff and has been published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
From NASA's exploration into whether Mars's atmosphere might once have supported life to tabloid tales of UFO sightings and alien abductions, the question of whether life exists on other planets is a fascinating one. Contributors to this volume examine both sides of the issue as they explore the scientific evidence, first-person accounts, and conspiracy theories dealing with the existence of extraterrestrial life.
Alien Life Imagined
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Author : Mark Brake
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-11-08
Alien Life Imagined written by Mark Brake and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-08 with Science categories.
One day, astrobiologists could make the most fantastic discovery of all time: the detection of complex extraterrestrial life. As space agencies continue to search for life in our Universe, fundamental questions are raised: are we awake to the revolutionary effects on human science, society and culture that alien contact will bring? And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? In this book, Mark Brake tells the compelling story of how the portrayal of extraterrestrial life has developed over the last two and a half thousand years. Taking examples from the history of science, philosophy, film and fiction, he showcases how scholars, scientists, film-makers and writers have devoted their energies to imagining life beyond this Earth. From Newton to Kubrick, and Lucian to H. G. Wells, this is a fascinating account for anyone interested in the extraterrestrial life debate, from general readers to amateur astronomers and undergraduate students studying astrobiology.
Extraterrestrial Life
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Author : United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Division
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1964
Extraterrestrial Life written by United States. National Aeronautics and Space Administration. Scientific and Technical Information Division and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1964 with Life on other planets categories.
Beyond Ufos
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Author : Jeffrey Bennett
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2011-05-02
Beyond Ufos written by Jeffrey Bennett and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-05-02 with Science categories.
The quest for extraterrestrial life doesn't happen only in science fiction. This book describes the startling discoveries being made in the very real science of astrobiology, an intriguing new field that blends astronomy, biology, and geology to explore the possibility of life on other planets. Jeffrey Bennett takes readers beyond UFOs to discuss some of the tantalizing questions astrobiologists grapple with every day: What is life and how does it begin? What makes a planet or moon habitable? Is there life on Mars or elsewhere in the solar system? How can life be recognized on distant worlds? Is it likely to be microbial, more biologically complex--or even intelligent? What would such a discovery mean for life here on Earth? Come along on this scientific adventure and learn the astonishing implications of discoveries made in this field for the future of the human race. Bennett, who believes that "science is a way of helping people come to agreement," explains how the search for extraterrestrial life can help bridge the divide that sometimes exists between science and religion, defuse public rancor over the teaching of evolution, and quiet the debate over global warming. He likens humanity today to a troubled adolescent teetering on the edge between self-destruction and a future of virtually limitless possibilities. Beyond UFOs shows why the very quest to find alien life can help us to grow up as a species and chart a course for the stars. In a new afterword, Bennett shares the most recent developments in extrasolar research, and discusses how they might further our quest to find alien life.
The Biological Universe
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Author : Steven J. Dick
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1999-12-28
The Biological Universe written by Steven J. Dick and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-12-28 with Science categories.
Throughout the twentieth century, from the furor over Percival Lowell's claim of canals on Mars to the sophisticated Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, otherworldly life has often intrigued and occasionally consumed science and the public. Does 'biological law' reign throughout the universe? Are there other histories, religions, and philosophies outside of those on Earth? Do extraterrestrial minds ponder the mysteries of the universe? The attempts to answer these often asked questions form one of the most interesting chapters in the history of science and culture, and The Biological Universe is the first book to provide a rich and colorful history of those attempts during the twentieth century. Covering a broad range of topics, including the search for life in the solar system, the origins of life, UFOs, and aliens in science fiction, Steven J. Dick shows how the concept of extraterrestrial intelligence is a world view of its own, a 'biophysical cosmology' that seeks confirmation no less than physical views of the universe.
Sharing The Universe
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Author : G. Seth Shostak
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Sharing The Universe written by G. Seth Shostak and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with History categories.
Scientists are scanning the skies for extraterrestrial life. The most sophisticated search takes place at California's SETI Institute. This book explains their fascinating work to general readers.
The Avalue Of Science In Space Exploration
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Author : James S.J. Schwartz
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-02
The Avalue Of Science In Space Exploration written by James S.J. Schwartz and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-02 with Philosophy categories.
In The Value of Science in Space Exploration, James S.J. Schwartz provides a thoughtful and rigorous defense of the view that space exploration activities should focus primarily on science, and that the knowledge and understanding we will gain from expanded space science activities will benefit humanity more over the next century than any attempts to settle Mars or mine asteroids.
The Search For Extraterrestrial Life Recent Developments
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Author : International Astronomical Union. Symposium
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1985-09-30
The Search For Extraterrestrial Life Recent Developments written by International Astronomical Union. Symposium and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-09-30 with Science categories.
Proceedings on the 112th Symposium of the International Astronomical Union held at Boston University, Boston, Mass., U.S.A., June 18-21, 1984