ISBN: 9780060185404 - lonely planets: the natural philosophy of alien life (26 résultats)

Hardback. Etat : Good. A provocative, anecdotal book about the possibility of extra-terrestrial life by a leading young astronomer and advisor to NASA. It's been a quarter of a century since Carl Sagan first addressed the general public from the perspective of a practicing scientist confronting the possibility of extraterrestrial life. We've learned a lot in those 25 years, and leading astronomer David Grinspoon is well prepared to carry Sagan's legacy forward to a new generation of readers. In Lonely Planets, Grinspoon explores the big questions with unusual authority, passion and panache: How widespread are life and intelligence in the cosmos? Is life on Earth an accident or in some sense the 'purpose' of this universe? And how can we, working from a sample size of one, even begin to think intelligently about life on distant planets? He gives us new ways of thinking about life and outlines his controversial view that Venus, not Mars, is the best candidate for finding nearby life. Lonely Planets concludes with provocative speculations on human destiny and reveals how the search for ET life unites our spiritual and scientific quests for connection with the cosmos. Examining scientific data, reviewing historical records and sympathetically analyzing folk beliefs, Grinspoon presents a comprehensive history of ideas about extraterrestrial life and offers provocative new scientific speculations. Rich in personal, often amusing anecdotes, his narrative expertly guides readers through history, science, and prevailing beliefs about life on other planets.…

Etat : very_good. Fast Free Shipping â" Very Good condition book with a firm cover and clean pages. Shows normal use and some light wear or limited notes markings. A solid, nice copy to enjoy.

Etat : Good. 1st. 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. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Etat : Good. A provocative, anecdotal book about the possibility of extra-terrestrial life by a leading young astronomer and advisor to NASA. It's been a quarter of a century since Carl Sagan first addressed the general public from the perspective of a practicing scientist confronting the possibility of extraterrestrial life. We've learned a lot in those 25 years, and leading astronomer David Grinspoon is well prepared to carry Sagan's legacy forward to a new generation of readers. In Lonely Planets, Grinspoon explores the big questions with unusual authority, passion and panache: How widespread are life and intelligence in the cosmos? Is life on Earth an accident or in some sense the 'purpose' of this universe? And how can we, working from a sample size of one, even begin to think intelligently about life on distant planets? He gives us new ways of thinking about life and outlines his controversial view that Venus, not Mars, is the best candidate for finding nearby life. Lonely Planets concludes with provocative speculations on human destiny and reveals how the search for ET life unites our spiritual and scientific quests for connection with the cosmos. Examining scientific data, reviewing historical records and sympathetically analyzing folk beliefs, Grinspoon presents a comprehensive history of ideas about extraterrestrial life and offers provocative new scientific speculations. Rich in personal, often amusing anecdotes, his narrative expertly guides readers through history, science, and prevailing beliefs about life on other planets.…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. No Jacket. Missing dust 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.

Etat : good. Signs of wear and consistent use.

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.

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.

Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. First Edition. The binding is tight, corners sharp. Dust soiling to top edge of text block; small stains to bottom edge. Negligible smudging to endpapers and a corner crease to one page. Text and images unmarked. Dust jacket in mylar. 440pp.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Like New. 2003; New York; black illustrated glossy paper dust jacket with white titles; dust jacket is in like new condition; interior clean and unmarked; 8vo - over 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; 440 pages.

hardcover. Etat : Fine copy in fine dust jacket. 1st. 8vo, 440 pp. Illustrated (illustrateur).

Hard Cover. Etat : Near Fine. Near Fine. First Edition. Illustrated in black & white; 440pp.

hardcover. Etat : As New. Used, hardcover like new with original dust jacket. Sharp, square, clean, fresh & serviceable copy. No highlighting, marginalia or tears.

hardcover. Etat : Good. Good condition hardback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Minor edgewear and rubbing. Tulsa's largest used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.

Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 2003 First Printing. Hardcover. Very Good. Dust Jacket. No visible blemishes. Interior is clean and unmarked. DJ is Very Good with minor wearing. 440p.

Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Stated first edition with complete number line beginning with "1". Mylar protected dust jacket is clean and bright with light shelf wear. No tears, creases or stains. Boards are clean, spine is tight and corners are square. Text is clean, bright and unmarked. Not price clipped, remaindered or library withdrawn. Shipped padded in a box with tracking number provided on domestic shipping. …

Hardcover. Etat : Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Ecco, 2003. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new with light shelf/edgewear.100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.…

Hardcover. Etat : As new. Etat de la jaquette : as new. First Edition, First Printing. Ecco, c2003. first printing. 440pp., index, sources, black and white illustrations. 8vo. As new unread hardcover, as new d/j.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. First Edition. 440pp. Tight copy in mylar-protected dust jacket. Book.

Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. New York: Ecco, 2003. Large Octavo. 440 pages. Second Printing by numberline. Signed by the author to previous owner with alien doodle and inscription: "Do Not Judge Us Too Harshly - We Are A Strange Species But We Are Trying To Communicate!" Original dustjacket with $25.95 price; book in dark blue and black boards with blue foil lettering to spine. Jacket edgeworn with chipping to tail of spine. Boards nudged at spine ends but sturdy and square. Binding is sound and pages unmarked. Author. …

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. 440 pp., xix. Stated "First Edition" with '1' in number line. Following the Preface, Contents divided into 24 Chapters in 3 Parts: Part I HISTORY (1) "Spirits from the Vasty Deep"; (2) "Plurality of Worlds"; (3) "A Wobbly Ladder to the Stars"; (4) "The Planets at Last"; Part II SCIENCE (5) "The Greatest Story Ever Told"; (6) "Earth Birth"; (7) "Life Itself"; (8) "Childhood"; (9) "So What?"; (10) "The Lives of Planets"; (11) "Venus and Mars"; (12) "Growing Up with Europa"; (13) "Enter the Exoplanets"; (14) " Exobiology: Life on the Fringe"; (15) "Astrobiology"; (16) "Is It Science Yet?"; (17) "Living Worlds"; Part III BELIEF (18) "SETI: The Sounds of Silence"; (19) "Fermi's Paradox"; (20) "Have You Seen the Saucers?"; (21) "Cons, Piracies, Conspiracies"; (22) "Believing Is Seeing"; (23) "The Immortals"; (24) "Astrotheology"; "Notes on Sources and Suggestions for Further Reading, pp. 417-421; "Credits and Permissions", pp. 423-428; Index, pp. 429-440. Dark blue boards with black backstrip and iridescent blue lettering on spine; tiny nick to lower edge front cover, near midpoint. Glossy black dustwrapper not price-clipped ($25.95) with white stars (spots) from the night sky arranged to spell the Title on top half front cover; Subtitle in smaller white letters across lower middle front cover, just above Author name lettering in blue. Small bump to dustwrapper near top right corner (NO bump to book itself) with slight soft crease and nugatory horizontal soft curl across top front cover edge (dw riding too high--but trivial): Describes much worse than it is, but there you have it. Now in Brodart mylar which graciously forgives peccadilloes. Tight binding (NO cracks); sharp corners (NO bumps or curls); NO rubbing wear. Clean text. Inscription on ffep by Father of Author, Lester Grinspoon, himself a distinguished Author: "11/06/03 From a proud dad to an old friend [unnamed] with affection Lester". Ensemble is essentially As New: UNREAD. Crisp. Gift-Giving Quality or you may need new friends.…

hardcover. Etat : New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. Stated First Edition.; 9.29 X 6.38 X 1.57 inches; 464 pages.

Hardcover. Etat : New. NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book.