Robert Shapiro

Planetary Dreams

The Quest to Discover Life Beyond Earth

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Produktbeschreibung

Critical Acclaim for PLANETARY DREAMS The Quest To Discover Life Beyond Earth "The stunning insights provided in Planetary Dreams make it a book for everyone who has the slightest curiosity about our role in the cosmos."----Hugh Downs, ABC News, 20/20 "The broadest and, in a philosophical sense, the deepest book to examine the question of the origins of life in the universe. . . . A wise, kindly, and beautifully written book, Planetary Dreams sets forth a vision of a truly human and humane future and a hope for a richly inhabited universe."----Ben Bova, six-time Hugo Award winner and past president of the National Space Society "If you are interested in the search for extraterrestrial life. . .then Planetary Dreams is a must read. Delightfully written."----Louis D. Friedman, Executive Director, The Planetary Society "Combining many narrative elements, including a description of his fanciful institution, the Museum of the Cosmos, Shapiro's imaginative, multifaceted work should meet the yearnings of space enthusiasts and of the wider public, as Carl Sagan's books did."----Booklist

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Wiley
• Seitenzahl: 320
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2001
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 155mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 399g
• ISBN-13: 9780471407355
• ISBN-10: 0471407356
• Artikelnr.: 21472858

Autorenporträt

ROBERT SHAPIRO is an expert in DNA research and the author of the critically acclaimed books The Human Blueprint and Origins. He is a professor of chemistry at New York University.

Inhaltsangabe

Planetary Dreams. A Shift in the Cosmos. A Matter of Perspective. Life in
the Museum. The Missing Machine. The Life Principle. Cosmic Sweepings. A
Plentitude of Worlds. The Big Orange. In the Realm of the Giants. Signs of
Ancient Visitors. Supporting the Dream. Notes. Index.

Rezensionen

"Mr. Shapiro writes from the heart. He is a believer." -- The Economist