Aliens: The Complete History of Extra Terrestrials: From Ancient Times to Ridley Scott
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| Rating | : | 4.41 (671 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1780289685 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 240 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The book is organised into three Parts. The very concept of extraterrestrial life has been a driving force behind our exploration of the universe and a pervasive presence in movies, books, comics, and advertising throughout the past century. Part 1 reviews humankind’s changing thinking about extraterrestrial beings and life through history, from Ancient times through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, to today; Part 2 discusses the science of extraterrestrial life – in a way that every reader, non-scientist and scientist alike, will understand; and Part 3 explores the deep impact the idea of extraterrestrial life has had, not only on science and space exploration but on popular culture as well – and the potential impact it may have on philosophy and religion. Aliens: Past, Present and Future covers the subject of extraterrestrial life from every angle, from the earliest speculations more than 400 years ago about the possibility of life on other worlds, to today’s ongoing search for Earth 2.0. Written by bestselling author Ron Miller and with forewords by acclaimed sci-fi novelist David Brin and Professor Andrew Fraknoi, the book features more than
He is also an editor forSmithsonianmagazine and a Fellow and past Trustee of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. David Brin is a scientist, New York Times bestselling author and tech-futurist.Professor Andrew Fraknoi is an award-winning science educator, known for interpreting astronomical discoveries and ideas in to every day language. About the AuthorRon Miller is an award-winning illustrator and the bestselling author of more than 50 books, including the Hugo-nominated The
. Ron Miller is an award-winning illustrator and the bestselling author of more than 50 books, including the Hugo-nominated The Grand Tour which sold over 250,000 copies. He is also an editor forSmithsonianmagazine and a Fellow and past Trustee of the International Association of Astronomical Artists. David Brin is a scientist, New York Times bestselling author an