Are We Alone PB Paperback - 1996 - 1996th Edition
by Paul Davies
Delving deeply into profound ideas in mathematics and philosophy--from Descartes to Dennett--the bestselling author of The Mind of God takes readers on a whirlwind journey through issues in quantum theory, mind and matter, consciousness, and time, as he explains why he believes "they're out there"--and what that implies. Illustrations.
First line
In October 1992, on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' arrival in America, the US space agency NASA launched a major project to search for extraterrestrial intelligent life.
From the rear cover
Is life on earth a "cosmic joke"-- a unique, one-time occurrence? Or is life a "cosmic imperative"? Scientists and governments are vigorously searching for signs of life in the universe, but what would (and should) we do if they meet with success? Celebrate? Panic?
Paul Davies ponders the many ramifications of contact with extraterrestrial life, giving the general reader the latest and most scientifically sound thinking on this hot topic in the field of astronomy. As fascinating and readable as any science fiction novel, "Are We Alone?" delves deep into profound ideas in mathematics and philosophy, taking the layperson on an interstellar journey through issues in quantum theory, mind and matter, consciousness and time. Readers will be glued to the page as they learn why Davies believes that "they're out there" -- and what that implies.
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- Title Are We Alone PB
- Author Paul Davies
- Binding Paperback
- Edition number 1996th
- Edition 1996
- Pages 176
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Basic Books, U.S.A.
- Date 1996-06-28
- Features Bibliography, Index
- ISBN 9780465004195 / 0465004199
- Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
- Dimensions 7.96 x 5.08 x 0.44 in (20.22 x 12.90 x 1.12 cm)
- Reading level 1300
- Library of Congress subjects Life on other planets, Cosmology
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 95002499
- Dewey Decimal Code 571.091
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Citations
- New York Times, 08/25/1996, Page 28
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