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Light of the Stars

Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth

Adam Frank

Light of the Stars
Light of the Stars

Light of the Stars

Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth

Adam Frank

Paperback | Engels
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Astrophysicist and NPR commentator Adam Frank reveals what the latest research on alien civilisations may tell us about our own.

"In this provocative new book, Adam Frank makes the case that one good way to think about life on Earth is to think about the prospect of life on other planets—and what it might have to teach us about how to be good Earthlings."

"With an easy-to follow writing style, Frank has thoughtfully tackled the concept of life beyond Earth, without resorting to fantasies of' little green men'. Light of the Stars is a concise and insightful read, which, aside from being very difficult to put down, will leave you wanting to learn more about the potential for life amongst the stars. So sit down and get comfortable, as you may be glued to this book for some time."

"We may have no proof that aliens exist, but US astrophysicist Adam Frank is pretty convinced."

"The author makes the case that as the exploration of Venus and Mars helped humanity properly formulate the theory of the greenhouse effect, so can exoplanets and the search for exo-civilizations inform how we deal with the growing pains of a maturing civilization at odds with its own host planet."

"Pleasingly, the findings here are more hopeful and proactive than has been the case elsewhere, encouraging us to take charge and create a better future. As far as messages go, it's not a bad one."

Adam Frank is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester. He is a co-founder of NPR’s 13.7: Cosmos and Culture blog and an on-air commentator for All Things Considered. He also served as the science consultant for Marvel Studio’s Dr. Strange. He lives in Rochester, New York.

Specificaties

  • Uitgever
    WW Norton & Co
  • Verschenen
    sep. 2019
  • Bladzijden
    272
  • Genre
    Populairwetenschappelijke sterrenkunde en ruimte
  • Afmetingen
    211 x 142 x 20 mm
  • Gewicht
    277 gram
  • EAN
    9780393357066
  • Paperback
    Paperback
  • Taal
    Engels

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