Children of the Stars : Our Origin, Evolution and Destiny
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'With its combination of straightforward clear explanations and excellent and well-produced illustrations, all in colour, this is a concise exposition of the Earth story [and] its likely endings. Altschuler uses a wealth of quotations, bringing to life the histories he relates and keeping the text alive ... He has a strong bias towards the issues that affect life today: the climate debate, the ozone problem, impacts and viruses. Because of this, the book will benefit from a wider circulation that among those interested in astronomy, geology and planetary science alone.' Sue Bowler, Astronomy and Geophysics
'Altschuler brings a passion and attitude to his writing that makes Children of the Stars lively and personal ... [this book] would be a good gift to excite anyone - nieces, nephews, parents and professionals in other fields - about the wondrous connections between humans and the cosmos.' Charles A. Wood, Nature
'This is not just a text book. Altschuler is passionate that it is not enough to understand our home in the cosmos; we must ensure that we do not abuse it and wreck it.' Astronomy Now
Book Description
Are we alone in the Universe? What is our place in it? How did we get here? We have long searched for the answers to questions such as these, and scientists are beginning to find some of the answers. In this beautifully illustrated book, Daniel Altschuler provides the reader with the elements to understand the questions and their answers as far as we know them. He explores subjects from physics and astronomy, to geology and paleontology. Along the way he touches on topics such as the search for life on other worlds and the hazards of asteroid impacts. Written in an engaging and readable style, readers will be intrigued by the surprising connections among the stars, our planet, and life itself. Daniel Altschuler is Director of the Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the site of the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.
Children of the Stars : Our Origin, Evolution and Destiny
Children of the Stars: Our Origin, Evolution and Destiny,Daniel R. Altschuler,Cambridge University Press,0521812127,Astronomy,Astronomy (General),Astronomy - General,Popular works,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astronomy--Popular works,Popular astronomy,Science / Astronomy
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