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Civilized life in the universe : scientists on intelligent extraterrestrials /

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In this fascinating history of scientific speculation about intelligent extraterrestrial life from Plutarch to Hawking, Basalla traces the influence of one speculation on the next, showing an unbroken but twisting chain of ideas passed from one scientist to another, and from science to popular cultu...

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Main Author: Basalla, George (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subjects:
Extraterrestrial beings > Research.
Outer space > Exploration > Public opinion.
Extraterrestres > Recherche.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Evolution.
Discoveries in geography > Public opinion
Outer space
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In this fascinating history of scientific speculation about intelligent extraterrestrial life from Plutarch to Hawking, Basalla traces the influence of one speculation on the next, showing an unbroken but twisting chain of ideas passed from one scientist to another, and from science to popular culture.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiii, 233 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-227) and index.
ISBN:0195171810
9780195171815
9780198038351
0198038356
9780199786862
0199786860