Space, Time, and Aliens : Collected Works on Cosmos and Culture / by Steven J. Dick.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dick, Steven J., author.

Contributor:

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Physics and Astronomy (SpringerNature-11651)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Exobiology.

Cosmology.

History.

Astrobiology.

History of Science.

Local Subjects:

Astrobiology.

Cosmology.

History of Science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XXII, 799 pages) : 127 illustrations, 71 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2020.

Contained In:

Springer Nature eBook

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

In this comprehensive and interdisciplinary volume, former NASA Chief Historian Steven Dick reflects on the exploration of space, astrobiology and its implications, cosmic evolution, astronomical institutions, discovering and classifying the cosmos, and the philosophy of astronomy. The unifying theme of the book is the connection between cosmos and culture, or what Carl Sagan many years ago called the "cosmic connection." As both an astronomer and historian of science, Dr. Dick has been both a witness to and a participant in many of the astronomical events of the last half century. This collection of papers presents his reflections over the last forty years in a way accessible to historians, philosophers, and scientists alike. From the search for alien life to ongoing space exploration efforts, readers will find this volume full of engaging topics relevant to science, society, and our collective future on planet Earth and beyond.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-41614-0

9783030416140

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