The search for life in the universe / Donald Goldsmith, Tobias Owen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Goldsmith, Donald.

Contributor:

Owen, Tobias C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Life on other planets.

Astronomy.

Physical Description:

xiii, 530 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, [1993]

Summary:

The authors present the most important facts about astronomy from a uniquely engaging viewpoint: how can we find other advanced civilizations? To address the question, Goldsmith and Owen provide a fascinating description of the history and structure of the universe, and then consider current ideas about the origin and cosmic distribution of life. Their book is an up-to-the-minute account of our understanding of the universe, of the likelihood of life throughout the cosmos, and of the ways in which advanced civilizations can make contact. World-renowned authority on extraterrestrial life Donald Goldsmith gives the reader a solid introduction to the subject, and the revision includes new information from all areas of current astronomical research. No science background is required, and the mathematics level is high- school algebra.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0201569493

OCLC:

31320466