One day, astrobiologists could make the most fantastic discovery of
all time: the detection of complex extraterrestrial life. As space
agencies continue to search for life in our Universe, fundamental
questions are raised: are we awake to the revolutionary effects on
human science, society and culture that alien contact will bring?
And how is it possible to imagine the unknown? In this book, Mark
Brake tells the compelling story of how the portrayal of
extraterrestrial life has developed over the last two and a half
thousand years. Taking examples from the history of science,
philosophy, film and fiction, he showcases how scholars,
scientists, film-makers and writers have devoted their energies to
imagining life beyond this Earth. From Newton to Kubrick, and
Lucian to H. G. Wells, this is a fascinating account for anyone
interested in the extraterrestrial life debate, from general
readers to amateur astronomers and undergraduate students studying
astrobiology.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
November 2012 |
| First published: |
December 2012 |
| Authors: |
Mark Brake
|
| Dimensions: |
252 x 180 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
280 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-521-49129-7 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Science & Mathematics >
Astronomy, space & time >
General
|
| LSN: |
0-521-49129-0 |
| Barcode: |
9780521491297 |
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