Intelligent Life in the Universe

From Common Origins to the Future of Humanity

Peter Ulmschneider

262 pages, parution le 31/12/2002

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Résumé

This book addresses all those interested in the origins, development and fate of intelligent species in the observable part of our universe. In particular, the author scrutinizes what kind of information about extraterrestrial intelligent life can be inferred from our own biological, cultural and scientific evolution and the likely future of mankind. The first part of the book provides the necessary background information from space and life sciences, thus making the book also accessible to students and the scientifically educated layman. -The first book of its kind that goes beyond the popular science level.

Contents

Part I Planets

Stars, Galaxies, and the Origin of Chemical Elements
Planet Formation
The Search for Extrasolar Planets
Planets Suitable for Life

Part II Life

Life and its Origin on Earth
Evolution
The Search for Extraterrestrial Life

Part III Intelligence

The Future of Mankind
Extraterrestrial Intelligent Life

L'auteur - Peter Ulmschneider

University of Heidelberg, Germany

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Springer
Auteur(s)	Peter Ulmschneider
Parution	31/12/2002
Nb. de pages	262
Format	16 x 24
Couverture	Relié
Poids	601g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9783540439882