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Hardback. Etat : Fair. Albert Harrison examines in detail the psychological, sociological, political, and cultural dimensions of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. By so doing, he firmly establishes that the behavioral and social sciences are as integral to the search as are the physical and biological sciences that have dominated the field up to now. This book offers a useful conceptual framework for rational discussion of extraterrestrial life forms, and provides a detailed analysis of likely human reactions to the detection of extraterrestrial life. Among the many examples that Harrison develops are: how psychological, social, and cultural factors shape people's views about the likelihood of intelligent extraterrestrials and the value of undertaking the search; how our understanding of life on Earth provides a useful framework for thinking about life elsewhere in our galaxy; how historical precedents give us a basis for forecasting human response to "contact"; how agencies such as the CIA inadvertently strengthen the impression of "government cover-up"; and why there is little risk that we will run afoul of an "evil empire. " Harrison sketches our responses to the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence as individuals, as nations, and as humanity, and concludes that we have good reason for cautious optimism about the progress of the search and the aftermath of contact.…

Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Etat : Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Etat : Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Paperback. Etat : As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Digest-size Magazine. Etat : Fair. Fair. Damp stain to inner bottom corner extends through the magazine. Binding square and tight. 132 pages. Includes: I-C-a-BeM (1961, Honorable Mention for 1962 Hugo for Best Short Fiction) by Jack Vance; Entrance Exam (1956) by Robert Silverberg; Control Group (1960) by Roger Dee; The Forelife Myth (1963) by Albert Teichner; Made in Archerius (1960) by Neal Barrett, Jr.; The Hero by Milton Lesser; The Red Telephone (1960) by John Jakes. Illustrations by Alex Schomburg; Dan Adkins; Lee Brown Coye; Mel Varga; Dick Shelton; Grayam. Alex Schomburg; Dan Adkins; Lee Brown Coye; Mel Varga; Dick Shelton; Grayam (illustrateur).…

Hardback. Etat : Fair. Albert Harrison examines in detail the psychological, sociological, political, and cultural dimensions of the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. By so doing, he firmly establishes that the behavioral and social sciences are as integral to the search as are the physical and biological sciences that have dominated the field up to now. This book offers a useful conceptual framework for rational discussion of extraterrestrial life forms, and provides a detailed analysis of likely human reactions to the detection of extraterrestrial life. Among the many examples that Harrison develops are: how psychological, social, and cultural factors shape people's views about the likelihood of intelligent extraterrestrials and the value of undertaking the search; how our understanding of life on Earth provides a useful framework for thinking about life elsewhere in our galaxy; how historical precedents give us a basis for forecasting human response to "contact"; how agencies such as the CIA inadvertently strengthen the impression of "government cover-up"; and why there is little risk that we will run afoul of an "evil empire. " Harrison sketches our responses to the discovery of extraterrestrial intelligence as individuals, as nations, and as humanity, and concludes that we have good reason for cautious optimism about the progress of the search and the aftermath of contact.…

hardcover. Etat : Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Etat : Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

Hardback. Etat : Very Good. xvi + 363 pp. dj. Rubber-stamped on front free endpaper. book.

paperback. Etat : Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing and/or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Book in Very Good condition.

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Highly sought after but scarce book of sandwiches. Small 5 x 5 inch cook book. Chock full of GREAT sandwiches. No dust jacket. Tiny gold price sticker on front. Very good condition. (PM) Cookbooks.

Hardcover. Etat : Fair. No Jacket. No dust jacket. Sticker and soiling on cover. Some pages breaking off from binding. Fair condition.

Softcover. Etat : Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Facsimile Reprint. Facsimile reprint of 1889 edition.

paperback. Etat : Good. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! May not include working access code. Will not include dust jacket. Has used sticker(s) and some writing or highlighting. UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Hardback. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. First Printing. Book.

Etat : New. Orlando, Joe; Wood, Wally; Williamson, Al (illustrateur).

Wraps. Etat : Good to Very Good-. Vol. 22, No. 4. Edited by Frederik Pohl. Cover art by Dember for "Final Encounter" (novelette) by Harry Harrison. Includes "The Boy Who Bought Old Earth" (short novel; vt - "The Planet Buyer") by Cordwainer Smith; "The Blasphemers" (novelette) by Philip Jose Farmer; "The End of the Race" by Albert Bermel; "Soft and Soupy Whispers" by Sydney Van Scyoc. Special Features: "Earth Eighteen" by Ernst Mason; "At the Feelies" by Jack Sharkey. Science Department: "For Your Information: Galton's Random Machine, the Bean Curve, and Military Purchases" by Willy Ley. Illustrated by Morrow, Jack Gaughan, Nodel, and John Giunta. Front foredge is nibbled; spine darkened with tear at head and small scars; tanning. Magazine. …

Paperback or Softback. Etat : New. Notes, historical and bibliographical, on the laws of New Hampshire. Book.

Etat : Good. Softcover without dust jacket. Cover showing minimal shelfwear with fold noted to back lower corner. Reprint of 1870 publication. Geneology.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Etat : very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Etat : As New. Unread book in perfect condition. Orlando, Joe; Wood, Wally; Williamson, Al (illustrateur).

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.