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Soft cover. Etat : New. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Offered by the original publisher, this is a First Edition, unused copy of the seminal work, Circumstellar Habitable Zones: Proceedings of the First International Conference, published in 1996. This scarce, highly technical volume showcases the dawn of modern astrobiology, documenting the historic first international symposium dedicated exclusively to defining the parameters of potentially life-bearing zones around other stars. Sixty-two internationally respected scientists in the fields of planetary, astrophysical and biological science gathered for three days to discuss the factors that seem to be fundamental in the formation of a habitable zone around stars. With contemporary exoplanet discoveries by the James Webb Space Telescope dominating today's headlines, this book stands as the definitive historical foundation of modern circumstellar habitable zone science. This is a unique and valuable, historically important document and the content is still remarkably relevant. Of paramount importance to space history enthusiasts and completionists, this volume features a brilliant, poignant introduction written by legendary astrophysicist Dr. Carl Sagan. Published in the final year of his life (1996), Sagan's introductory remarks capture his enduring passion for the cosmos and his urgent philosophical reflections on the preservation of our own habitable zone. He writes, "I conclude by paying tribute to a particular habitable zone, the only one we're really sure about—the surface of our own world. It is beautifully appropriate for us. We don't want to make the mistake of confusing cause and effect. The reason it's so appropriate is that we've evolved on it and are delicately attuned to it. But nevertheless, you might have to go a great many light years to find one as lovely as ours." Then he adds, "The penultimate chapter of Steven Dole's book [Habitable Planets for Man], written back in the polluting '60s, was called 'An Appreciation of the Earth,' another example of the prescience of our honoree. Surely it is our responsibility to keep this zone habitable." This copy is one of only roughly 400 remaining unused copies from the original, highly restricted publisher's print run. This book is in pristine/fine condition. The binding is tight and flawless, the covers are sharp and immaculate, and the pages remain crisp, clean, bright white, and entirely unmarked. This first edition volume is an absolute cornerstone addition for any serious library specializing in astrobiology, planetary science, or Carl Sagan ephemera. With over 1,000 cited references, it is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in understanding the factors that made and still make our planet and the Sun unique in detail but likely not alone in providing a place of habitation among the stars.…

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Book has mild rubbing and light smudging to covers, light wear to bottom edges and tips of corners, previous owner's name on front endpage, several reading creases along spine. otherwise in very good condition, strong binding, bright and unmarked pages; some cosmetic/aging wear but an overall sturdy copy with clean interiors.…