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Civilized Life in the Universe: Scientists on Intelligent Extraterrestrials
Basalla, George (Professor of History, Professor of History, University of Delaware (Emeritus))
Civilized Life in the Universe: Scientists on Intelligent Extraterrestrials
Basalla, George (Professor of History, Professor of History, University of Delaware (Emeritus))
Presenting a history of scientific speculation about intelligent extraterrestrial life, the author traces the influence of one speculation on the next, showing a chain of ideas passed from one scientist to the next, and from science to popular culture. He even traces the influence of popular culture on science.
248 pages, 3 halftones, 28 line drawings
Media | Books Hardcover Book (Book with hard spine and cover) |
Released | February 23, 2006 |
ISBN13 | 9780195171815 |
Publishers | Oxford University Press Inc |
Pages | 248 |
Dimensions | 238 × 178 × 21 mm · 562 g |