"Bennett describes the search for life beyond the Earth in terms that are accessible to the nonscientist and yet reveal a broad understanding of the evolution of stars, planets, and organisms. The author's optimism is contagious. May it help inspire us to actually accomplish these lofty goals."--James F. Kasting, Pennsylvania State University
"Bennett describes the search for life beyond the Earth in terms that are accessible to the nonscientist and yet reveal a broad understanding of the evolution of stars, planets, and organisms. The author's optimism is contagious. May it help inspire us to actually accomplish these lofty goals."--James F. Kasting, Pennsylvania State University
"Precise, accurate, lucid, and engaging. This is popular-science writing at its best. I enjoyed reading this book."--Christopher McKay, NASA Ames Research Center
"This is a fascinating book about the living universe, well-written andtimely."--David Morrison, coauthor of "The Planetary System and Voyages to the Planets"
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"Bennett describes the search for life beyond the Earth in terms that are accessible to the nonscientist and yet reveal a broad understanding of the evolution of stars, planets, and organisms. The author's optimism is contagious. May it help inspire us to actually accomplish these lofty goals."--James F. Kasting, Pennsylvania State University
"Bennett describes the search for life beyond the Earth in terms that are accessible to the nonscientist and yet reveal a broad understanding of the evolution of stars, planets, and organisms. The author's optimism is contagious. May it help inspire us to actually accomplish these lofty goals."--James F. Kasting, Pennsylvania State University
"Precise, accurate, lucid, and engaging. This is popular-science writing at its best. I enjoyed reading this book."--Christopher McKay, NASA Ames Research Center
"This is a fascinating book about the living universe, well-written andtimely."--David Morrison, coauthor of "The Planetary System and Voyages to the Planets"
Imprint | Princeton University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | February 2008 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | 2008 |
Authors | Jeffrey Bennett |
Dimensions | 235 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover - Trade binding |
Pages | 232 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-13549-6 |
Barcode | 9780691135496 |
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LSN | 0-691-13549-5 |