Alien Universe. Extraterrestrial Life in Our Minds and in the Cosmos

Alien Universe. Extraterrestrial Life in Our Minds and in the Cosmos

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Autor: Lincoln Don

Limba: Engleza

Nr. pagini: 208

Coperta: Hardback

Dimensiuni: 22,9x15,2 cm

An aparitie: November 2013

If extraterrestrials exist, where are they? What is the probability that somewhere out there in the universe an Earth-like planet supports an advanced culture? Why do so many people claim to have encountered Aliens? In this gripping exploration, scientist Don Lincoln exposes and explains the truths about the belief in and the search for life on other planets. In the first half of "Alien Universe", Lincoln looks to Western civilization's collective image of Aliens, showing how our perceptions of extraterrestrials have evolved over time. The roots of this belief can be traced as far back as our earliest recognition of other planets in the universe – the idea of them supporting life was a natural progression of thinking that has fascinated us ever since. Our captivation with Aliens has, however, led to mixed results. The world was fooled in the nineteenth century during the Great Moon Hoax of 1835, and many people misunderstood, with calamitous results, Orson Welles's 1938 radio broadcast, "The War of the Worlds". Our continuing interest in Aliens is reflected in entertainment successes such as "E.T.", "The X-Files", and "Star Trek". The second half of "Alien Universe" explores the scientific possibility of whether advanced Alien civilizations do exist. For many years, researchers have sought to answer Enrico Fermi's great paradox – if there are so many planets in the universe and there is a high probability that many of those can support life, then why have we not actually encountered any Aliens? (Apologies to those who are sure we have.) Lincoln describes how modern science teaches us what is possible and what is not in our search for extraterrestrial civilizations. Whether you are drawn to the psychological belief in Aliens, the history of our interest in life on other planets, or the scientific possibility of Alien existence, "Alien Universe" is sure to hold you spellbound.
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An aparitie November 2013
Autor Lincoln Don
Dimensiuni 22,9x15,2 cm
Editura Johns Hopkins University Press
Format Hardback
Limba Engleza
Nr pag 208

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