Our Cosmic Future : Humanity's Fate in the Universe
Editorial Reviews
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'This book is a delight to read and ... a valuable addition to the scientific literature at a popular level ... a one-of-a-kind book.' Armand Delsemme, Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics, University of Toledo in Ohio, and author of Our Cosmic Origins
'I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Prantzo has presented us with an exciting view of humanity's cosmic venture ... Bravo!' Ben Finney, Professor of Anthropology, University of Hawaii
'How many scientists let free their imagination and tease the muse of writing? Prantzos is without a doubt one of the most promising ...' Le Monde
Book Description
What is humankind's ultimate fate and destiny in the Universe? Can human life and intelligence go on forever? This captivating and unparalleled book explores the future of the human race in the Universe, for centuries, millennia, and eons to come. Nikos Prantzos, distinguished astrophysicist and popular science writer, focuses not on what will be done, but on what could be done in light of our current knowledge and the speculations of eminent scientists. While he employs many concepts from physics, Prantzos also provides historical accounts of such ideas as terraforming, asteroid mining, interstellar travel, astroengineering, and eschatology, discussing their philosophical and social implications. Moreover, he uses the work of well known science and science-fiction writers--including Verne, Wells, Clarke, Tsiolkovsky, and Dyson--to illustrate many possibilities and concepts. Our Cosmic Future offers compelling answers to such intriguing questions as: Should we return to the Moon and eventually colonize Mars and other planets in our solar system? Why haven't we encountered an extraterrestrial civilization up to this time in our history? How can we avoid various cosmic threats, such as asteroid collisions and supernova explosions? Could we escape the remote, yet certain, death of the Sun? What will eventually happen to stars, our Galaxy, distant galaxies, and the Universe itself? With its artful blend of historical, scientific accounts and themes from classic works of science fiction, Our Cosmic Future is a spellbinding work that will enchant all readers interested in space travel and colonization, cosmology, and humankind's future prospects in the Cosmos.
Our Cosmic Future : Humanity's Fate in the Universe
Our Cosmic Future: Humanity's Fate in the Universe,Nikos Prantzos,Stephen Lyle,Cambridge University Press,052177098X,Astronomy - General,Astrophysics & Space Science,Descriptive Astronomy,Exploration,Future Studies,Interplanetary voyages,Outer space,Science,Science/Mathematics,Space Exploration,Cosmology & the universe,Outer space--Exploration,Popular astronomy,Science / Astronomy
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