Isbn: 9781335463548 - the possibility of life: science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos (25 Ergebnisse)

Hardback. Zustand: Good. An LA Times Book Prize Finalist A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A TODAY Show Summer Book An NPR Science Friday Book Club Pick A "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must Read One of the Chicago Tribune's 52 Books for Summer 2023 An Esquire Best Book of 2023 A Gizmodo New Release Pick for April A BookRiot Science Book to Add to Your TBR A Wired Book to Read for Spring "A dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis."--Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of An Immense World A spellbinding exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanity One of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone? While the science behind this inquiry is fascinating, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope. In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, interweaving into one striking narrative: the roadmap of our solar system, beginning with Galileo and Copernicus our contemporary quest for exoplanets insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that inspire scientists expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, and philosophical inquiry pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek to Arrival The Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human.…

Hardback. Zustand: Fair. An LA Times Book Prize Finalist A Washington Post Best Book of the Year A TODAY Show Summer Book An NPR Science Friday Book Club Pick A "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must Read One of the Chicago Tribune's 52 Books for Summer 2023 An Esquire Best Book of 2023 A Gizmodo New Release Pick for April A BookRiot Science Book to Add to Your TBR A Wired Book to Read for Spring "A dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis."--Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of An Immense World A spellbinding exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanity One of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone? While the science behind this inquiry is fascinating, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope. In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, interweaving into one striking narrative: the roadmap of our solar system, beginning with Galileo and Copernicus our contemporary quest for exoplanets insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that inspire scientists expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, and philosophical inquiry pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek to Arrival The Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

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Zustand: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Original. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. original edition. 288 pages. 9.25x6.12x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. original edition. 288 pages. 9.25x6.12x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - An LA Times Book Prize FinalistA Washington Post Best Book of the YearA TODAY Show Summer Book An NPR Science Friday Book Club PickA 'Next Big Idea Book Club' Must ReadOne of the Chicago Tribune's 52 Books for Summer 2023An Esquire Best Book of 2023A Gizmodo New Release Pick for AprilA BookRiot Science Book to Add to Your TBRA Wired Book to Read for Spring'A dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis.'Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of An Immense WorldA spellbinding exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanityOne of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone While the science behind this inquiry is fascinating, it doesn't exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope.In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, interweaving into one striking narrative: - the roadmap of our solar system, beginning with Galileo and Copernicus - our contemporary quest for exoplanets - insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that inspire scientists - expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, and philosophical inquiry - pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek to ArrivalThe Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human.…