The search for life in the universe

By Donald Goldsmith

Subjects: Astronomie, 2015 i-990, Life--origin, Origin of life, Exobiology--methods, Astronomy, Qb54 .g58 2001, Wd 758, Extraterrestrial environment, Life on other planets, Vie sur les autres planètes, 576.8/39

Description: The authors present the most important facts about astronomy from a uniquely engaging viewpoint: how can we find other advanced civilizations? To address the question, Goldsmith and Owen provide a fascinating description of the history and structure of the universe, and then consider current ideas about the origin and cosmic distribution of life. Their book is an up-to-the-minute account of our understanding of the universe, of the likelihood of life throughout the cosmos, and of the ways in which advanced civilizations can make contact. World-renowned authority on extraterrestrial life Donald Goldsmith gives the reader a solid introduction to the subject, and the revision includes new information from all areas of current astronomical research. No science background is required, and the mathematics level is high-school algebra.