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The possibility of life : science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos / Jaime Green.
'The Possibility of Life' is a dazzling cultural and scientific exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanity. Perfect for fans of Leslie Jamison, Carl Zimmer, and Carlo Rovelli.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781335463548 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: Toronto, ON : Hanover Square Press, [2023]
- Copyright: ©2023
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Cosmology. Life on other planets. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 576.839 Gre | 31681010319531 | NONFIC | Available | - |
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"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 ofhope. In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, from the days of Galileo and Copernicus to our contemporary quest for exoplanets"-- - Harlequin
An LA Times Book Prize Finalist
A Washington Post Best Book of the Year
An NPR Science Friday Book Club Pick
A "Next Big Idea Book Club" Must Read
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 TODAY Show Summer Book
A Washington Post Book to Read This Summer
One of the Chicago Tribune's 52 Books for Summer 2023
"A dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis."âEd 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 doesnât exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope. Â
In The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, from the days of Galileo and Copernicus to our contemporary quest for exoplanets. Along the way, she interweaves insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that in turn inspire scientists. Incorporating expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, philosophical inquiry, and 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?
