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Why Aren't They Here?
Surendra Verma
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Description for Why Aren't They Here?
Hardcover. Outlines the historical, fictional, speculative and emerging scientific views of the possibilities of other life forms. This work investigates the following questions: Is there anybody out there? Are there other life forms lurking in outer space - or are they already here? Num Pages: 240 pages, b&w Ill. and photos throughout. BIC Classification: VXQB; WNX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 138. Weight in Grams: 370.
Written by acclaimed science journalist Surendra Verma, this work is a fast-moving and accessible narrative. It outlines the historical, fictional, speculative and emerging scientific views of the possibilities of other life forms. Is there anybody out there? Are there other life forms lurking in outer space - or are they already here? Surendra Verma investigates...The rate of expansion of our universe is mind-blowing: imagine a pea growing to the size of the Milky Way in less time than it takes to blink. In all this infinite space that we cannot even see, let alone explore, it seems certain that there ... Read more
Written by acclaimed science journalist Surendra Verma, this work is a fast-moving and accessible narrative. It outlines the historical, fictional, speculative and emerging scientific views of the possibilities of other life forms. Is there anybody out there? Are there other life forms lurking in outer space - or are they already here? Surendra Verma investigates...The rate of expansion of our universe is mind-blowing: imagine a pea growing to the size of the Milky Way in less time than it takes to blink. In all this infinite space that we cannot even see, let alone explore, it seems certain that there ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Icon Books Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
240
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2004
Condition
New
Number of Pages
240
Place of Publication
Duxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781840468069
SKU
V9781840468069
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99-32
About Surendra Verma
Surendra Verma is a science journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of The Mystery of the Tunguska Fireball (Icon, 2005) and The Little Book of Scientific Principles, Theories & Things (New Holland, 2006). He is not all dressed up and ready to meet aliens, but expects to hear the news of the discovery of microscopic life on ... Read more
Reviews for Why Aren't They Here?
‘A calm, intelligent and witty survey of mankind’s search for extraterrestrial life … next time you gaze at the night sky, it’ll feel a bit different.’
Daily Mail ‘A masterpiece of science writing and journalism – in-your-face, direct and beautifully written … a gem of wisdom, scholarship and fun. Verma has the grace of great learning, worn lightly.’
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Daily Mail ‘A masterpiece of science writing and journalism – in-your-face, direct and beautifully written … a gem of wisdom, scholarship and fun. Verma has the grace of great learning, worn lightly.’
... Read more