Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Canto original series)
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Science fiction writers have given us many fine novels contemplating humankind's first contact with intelligent extraterrestrials. But our nonfiction world has not thought much about what to do if we are actually faced with this situation. Jean Heidmann, Chief Astronomer at the Paris Observatory (and self-styled bioastronomer), offers a book on the subject that is at once serious and fun. Heidmann's obvious joy in raw speculation--all of it grounded in real science--is contagious. If aliens send us a message from many light years away, for example, how should we respond? Heidmann reviews the protocols established in the SETI Declaration and then offers his own suggestion: send them the entire contents of the Encyclopedia Britannica
Midwest Book Review
How can we judge if we're alone in the universe, and how can E-Ts be detected? Heidmann's title surveys typical stages of life, how life begins, and how humans search for and can recognize signs of extraterrestrial intelligence in a handbook perfect for newcomers to the topic. A healthy dose of science is added to elevate this beyond the pop realm.
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Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Canto original series)
Extraterrestrial Intelligence (Canto original series),Jean Heidmann,Storm Dunlop,Cambridge University Press,0521585635,Astronomy (Specific Aspects),Astronomy - General,Exobiology,Extraterrestrial Biology,Life Sciences - Evolution,Life on other planets,New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit,Science,Science/Mathematics,UFOs & Extraterrestrials,Biology, Life Sciences,Popular astronomy,Science / Astronomy
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