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Carl Sagan's Cosmic Connection

An Extraterrestrial Perspective

By Carl Sagan

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| Hardcover | 9780521783033

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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 andContinue

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 and lyrical style, he discusses many topics from astrophysics and solar system science, to colonization, 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 thirty 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. Who knows what wonders this third millennium will reveal, but one thing is certain: Carl Sagan played a unique role in preparing us for them.

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  • How should we position ourselves to face the future of space exploration and cosmic development?

    Even though we can consider this as a popular science book, it is not in the style of Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan, building on his cosmic knowledge, shared his viewpoints on the connection of space expl ... (continue)

    How should we position ourselves to face the future of space exploration and cosmic development?

    Even though we can consider this as a popular science book, it is not in the style of Stephen Hawking. Carl Sagan, building on his cosmic knowledge, shared his viewpoints on the connection of space exploration to our daily life.

    This book does lead me to think a thing or two. It is a pity that the book was not revised after its first publication in 1970-ish.

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  • English Books
  • Hardcover 301 Pages
  • Edition: 2nd
  • ISBN-10: 0521783038
  • ISBN-13: 9780521783033
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • Pub date: Jan 15, 2000
  • Dimensions: 1484 mm x 1032 mm x 129 mm Just how big is that?
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