Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective - Couverture rigide

Sagan, Carl

 
9780521783033: Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection: An Extraterrestrial Perspective
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0521783038 ISBN 13 : 9780521783033
Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2000

Synopsis

In 1973, Carl Sagan published The Cosmic Connection, a daring view of the universe, which rapidly became a classic work of popular science and inspired a generation of scientists and enthusiasts. This seminal work is reproduced here for a whole new generation to enjoy. In Sagan's typically lucid, lyrical style, he discusses many topics from astrophysics and solar system science, to colonization of other worlds, terraforming and the search for extraterrestrials. Sagan conveys his own excitement and wonder, and relates the revelations of astronomy to the most profound human problems and concerns: issues that are just as valid today as they were 30 years ago. New to this edition are Freeman Dyson's comments on Sagan's vision and the importance of the work, Ann Druyan's assessment of Sagan's cultural significance as a champion of science, and David Morrison's discussion of the advances made since 1973 and what became of Sagan's predictions.

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À propos de l'auteur

Carl Sagan was the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He played a leading role in the Mariner, Viking and Voyager missions to the planets and briefed the Apollo astronauts before their flights to the Moon. He helped solve many mysteries in planetary science from the high temperature of Venus to the seasonal changes on Mars. For his unique contributions, he was awarded the NASA Medals for Exceptional Scientific Achievment and for Distinguished Public Service (twice), as well as the Tsiolkovsky Medal of the Soviet Cosmonautics Federation, the John F. Kennedy Award of the American Astronautical Society and the Arthur C. Clarke Award for Space Education.

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Éditeur
Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0521783038
ISBN 13 
9780521783033
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
2
Nombre de pages
336
Éditeur
Agel Jerome
Coordonnées du fabricant
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