Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective
Editorial Reviews
Review
'This book ... is a monument to a great man who succeeded, in spite of failures and disappointments, in changing our view of our planet and changing the way we think about the universe.' Freeman Dyson, author of Origins of Life
'The astronomical discoveries we are in the midst of making are of the broadest human significance. If this book plays a small role in broadening public consideration of these exploratory ventures, it will have served its purpose.' Carl Sagan
' ... engaging and even rhapsodic.' Philip Morrison, Scientific American
Book Description
In 1973, Carl Sagan published The Cosmic Connection, a daring view of the universe, which rapidly became a classic work of popular science and inspired a generation of scientists and enthusiasts. This seminal work is reproduced here for a whole new generation to enjoy. In Sagan's typically lucid and lyrical style, he discusses many topics from astrophysics and solar system science, to colonization, terraforming and the search for extraterrestrials. Sagan conveys his own excitement and wonder, and relates the revelations of astronomy to the most profound human problems and concerns: issues that are just as valid today as they were thirty years ago. New to this edition are Freeman Dyson's comments on Sagan's vision and the importance of the work, Ann Druyan's assessment of Sagan's cultural significance as a champion of science, and David Morrison's discussion of the advances made since 1973 and what became of Sagan's predictions. Who knows what wonders this third millennium will reveal, but one thing is certain: Carl Sagan played a unique role in preparing us for them.
Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective
Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective,Carl Sagan,Jerome Agel,Cambridge University Press,0521783038,Astronomy - General,Cosmology,Extraterrestrial Biology,Life,Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology,Life on other planets,Origin,Planets,Science,Science/Mathematics,Popular astronomy,Popular science,Science / Astronomy
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