| Are We Alone PB Contributor(s): Davies, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0465004199 ISBN-13: 9780465004195 Publisher: Basic Books OUR PRICE: $19.79 Product Type: Paperback Published: June 1996 Annotation: Is life on earth a "cosmic joke"-- a unique, one-time occurrence? Or is life a "cosmic imperative"? Scientists and governments are vigorously searching for signs of life in the universe, but what would (and should) we do if they meet with success? Celebrate? Panic? Paul Davies ponders the many ramifications of contact with extraterrestrial life, giving the general reader the latest and most scientifically sound thinking on this hot topic in the field of astronomy. As fascinating and readable as any science fiction novel, "Are We Alone?" delves deep into profound ideas in mathematics and philosophy, taking the layperson on an interstellar journey through issues in quantum theory, mind and matter, consciousness and time. Readers will be glued to the page as they learn why Davies believes that "they're out there" -- and what that implies. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 571.091 |
| LCCN: 95002499 |
| Lexile Measure: 1300 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.08" W x 7.96" (0.45 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Scientists and governments are actively searching for signs of life in the universe. Will their efforts meet with success? Award-winning author Paul Davies, an eminent scientist who writes with the flair of a science fiction writer, explores the ramifications that the discovery of extraterrestrial life would have for our science, our religions, and our worldview in general. |