Is there life elsewhere in the universe? What might it be like and how will we ever find it? Cosmic Company ponders the possibility of aliens visiting the Earth, as well as what it would mean if we were to pick up a signal from the cosmos that would prove we're neither alone, nor the smartest creatures in creation. It explains why scientists think life might be plentiful on other worlds, and how we might get in touch. Containing a thorough overview of the science and technology behind the search for life, the book ...
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Is there life elsewhere in the universe? What might it be like and how will we ever find it? Cosmic Company ponders the possibility of aliens visiting the Earth, as well as what it would mean if we were to pick up a signal from the cosmos that would prove we're neither alone, nor the smartest creatures in creation. It explains why scientists think life might be plentiful on other worlds, and how we might get in touch. Containing a thorough overview of the science and technology behind the search for life, the book highlights current and future space missions and research, which are aiming to answer some of the greatest questions mankind has ever asked. This easy-to-read book, by two experienced writers of popular astronomy, is suitable for anyone who ever wondered whether there's anybody out there...
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Very good in very good dust jacket. Ex-library. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 161 p. Contains: Halftones. Audience: General/trade. LCCN 2004271410 Type of material Book Personal name Shostak, G. Seth. Main title Cosmic company: the search for life in the universe / Seth Shostak, Alex Barnett. Published/Created Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2003. Description vi, 161 p. : ill. (chiefly col. ); 25 cm. ISBN 0521822335 (hardback) LC classification QB54. S55 2003 Related names Barnett, Alex, 1972-LC Subjects Life on other planets. Outer space--Exploration. Dewey class no. 576.8/39 Geographic area code zo-----National bib no. GBA3-V4468 Other system no. (OCoLC)ocm52830026
