The search for life in the universe

Description:

The authors present the most important facts about astronomy from a uniquely engaging viewpoint: how can we find other advanced civilizations? To address the question, Goldsmith and Owen provide a fascinating description of the history and structure of the universe, and then consider current ideas about the origin and cosmic distribution of life. Their book is an up-to-the-minute account of our understanding of the universe, of the likelihood of life throughout the cosmos, and of the ways in which advanced civilizations can make contact. World-renowned authority on extraterrestrial life Donald Goldsmith gives the reader a solid introduction to the subject, and the revision includes new information from all areas of current astronomical research. No science background is required, and the mathematics level is high-school algebra.

subjects: Astronomy,  Life on other planets,  Vie sur les autres planètes,  Astronomie,  Origin of life,  Life--origin,  Extraterrestrial environment,  Exobiology--methods,  Qb54 .g58 2001,  2015 i-990,  Wd 758,  576.8/39