Bibliograph

The possibility of life, science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos, Jaime Green

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The possibility of life, science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos, Jaime Green

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 375-397)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The possibility of life

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1401004053

Responsibility statement

Jaime Green

Series statement

Thorndike Press large print nonfiction

Sub title

science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos

Summary

"One of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone? In The Possibility of Life, Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, from the days of Galileo and Copernicus to our contemporary quest for exoplanets. Along the way, she interweaves insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that in turn inspire scientists. Incorporating expert interviews, research, philosophical inquiry, and pop culture touchstones, The Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human?"--, Back cover

Table Of Contents

Watchful stars -- Origins -- Planets -- Animals -- People -- Technology -- Contact -- Hopeful monster

Target audience

adult

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