This manual pertains to the acclaimed work "Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique" by John Gribbin, PhD, published by Wiley. This insightful book, released on November 1, 2011, explores profound questions about the existence of extraterrestrial life and argues that the development of intelligent life on Earth is a remarkable cosmic event. It delves into the unique circumstances and celestial occurrences that have made our planet a cradle for life within the Milky Way Galaxy.
The purpose of this manual is to provide comprehensive information regarding the content and context of John Gribbin's exploration into the uniqueness of life on Earth. It serves as a guide to understanding the scientific arguments presented, the historical cosmic events discussed, and the implications for our place in the universe. Readers will find detailed explanations of the theories and evidence that support the author's bold conclusions.
The acclaimed author of In Search of Schrödinger's Cat searches for life on other planets
Are we alone in the universe? Surely amidst the immensity of the cosmos there must be other intelligent life out there. Don't be so sure, says John Gribbin, one of today's best popular science writers. In this fascinating and intriguing new book, Gribbin argues that the very existence of intelligent life anywhere in the cosmos is, from an astrophysicist's point of view, a miracle. So why is there life on Earth and (seemingly) nowhere else? What happened to make this planet special? Taking us back some 600 million years, Gribbin lets you experience the series of unique cosmic events that were responsible for our unique form of life within the Milky Way Galaxy.
- Written by one of our foremost popular science writers, author of the bestselling In Search of Schrödinger's Cat
- Offers a bold answer to the eternal question, "Are we alone in the universe?"
- Explores how the impact of a "supercomet" with Venus 600 million years ago created our moon, and along with it, the perfect conditions for life on Earth
From one of our most talented science writers, this book is a daring, fascinating exploration into the dawning of the universe, cosmic collisions and their consequences, and the uniqueness of life on Earth.
Author: Gribbin, John, PhD
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique
Pages: 00256 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-11-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781118147979
Category: Science : Physics - General
The acclaimed author of In Search of Schrödinger's Cat searches for life on other planets
Are we alone in the universe? Surely amidst the immensity of the cosmos there must be other intelligent life out there. Don't be so sure, says John Gribbin, one of today's best popular science writers. In this fascinating and intriguing new book, Gribbin argues that the very existence of intelligent life anywhere in the cosmos is, from an astrophysicist's point of view, a miracle. So why is there life on Earth and (seemingly) nowhere else? What happened to make this planet special? Taking us back some 600 million years, Gribbin lets you experience the series of unique cosmic events that were responsible for our unique form of life within the Milky Way Galaxy.
- Written by one of our foremost popular science writers, author of the bestselling In Search of Schrödinger's Cat
- Offers a bold answer to the eternal question, "Are we alone in the universe?"
- Explores how the impact of a "supercomet" with Venus 600 million years ago created our moon, and along with it, the perfect conditions for life on Earth
From one of our most talented science writers, this book is a daring, fascinating exploration into the dawning of the universe, cosmic collisions and their consequences, and the uniqueness of life on Earth.
Author: Gribbin, John, PhD
Publisher: Wiley
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Alone in the Universe: Why Our Planet Is Unique
Pages: 00256 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2011-11-01
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781118147979
Category: Science : Physics - General
