ocm05170323, OCoLC, 2014-11-18, 790628s1980 caua b 001 0 eng, 79018653, , , 0805333258, 9780805333251, , , , , (OCoLC)5170323, , , DLC, eng, DLC, FNU, MUQ, NLGGC, YDXCP, CNNWL, NIALS, CO3, ZWZ, MCW, BDX, , , QB 54, G58 1980, , 0, QB 54, P3156, Goldsmith, Donald,, 1, , The search for life in the universe /, Donald Goldsmith, Tobias Owen., 1, 4, Menlo Park, CA :, Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co.,, 1980., , , Menlo Park, CA :, Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co.,, 1980., xi, 434 p. :, ill. ;, 24 cm., , , Includes bibliographies and index., , , pt. I. Why do we search? The search from the human perspective -- pt. II. The universe at large. Space, time, and the history of the universe -- Galaxies -- Interstellar gas and dust -- Energy liberation in stars -- How stars end their lives -- Pulsars, neutron stars, and black holes -- pt. III. Life. The nature of life on earth -- The origin of life -- From molecules to minds -- How strange can life be? -- pt. IV. The search for life in the solar system. The origin and early history of the solar system -- Venus -- Mars -- Is there life on Mars? -- The giant planets and their satellites -- pt. V. The search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Is earth unique? -- The development of extraterrestrial civilization -- How can we communicate? -- Interstellar radio and television messages -- Extraterrestrial visitors to earth? -- Where is everybody?, 0, , 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., , , Modern Book, , , Tobias C. Owen, joint author, , , ML2018, , , Life on other planets., Astronomy., , , 0, 0, Owen, Tobias C.,, joint author., 1, , Goldsmith, Donald., Menlo Park, Calif. : Benjamin/Cummings Pub. Co., c1980, Online version:, 0, 8, Search for life in the universe., (OCoLC)752877205, YBP Library Services, YANK, , , 677371, HELD BY AP$ - 535 OTHER HOLDINGS, , , c, a, m, i, a5170323zDLCdURIhFulliLCCkDDCnSummarytContentsu20120915, a224135545zCLSbHARVARD UNIV, CABOT SCI LIBRhFull batchiLCCkDDCu20100721, a232508303zMCSbHARVARD UNIVhFull batchiLCCkDDCu20100710, a487094151zN15bNEW YORK UNIV, GROUP BATCHLOADhOtheriLCCkDDCu20100701, a175976180zPULbPRINCETON UNIVhOtheriLCCkDDCu20100703, a272060551zSTFbSTANFORD UNIV LIBRhPrepubiLCCkDDCu20100807, a469766899zTEUbTEMPLE UNIVhPrepubu20100701, a265523688zCUDbCAMBRIDGE UNIVhFullu20110412, a687941597zYUSbYALE UNIV LIBRhPrepubiLCCkDDCu20101130, aZ0bAP$, QB54 .G58 1980
