Green, Jaime, 1982-

The possibility of life : science, imagination, and our quest for kinship in the cosmos / Jaime Green. - 304 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

En la cub.: "Thoughful, witty anf profound - a dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis that had me hooked from the first page" Ed Yong, author of An Immense World

Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-291) and index.

Origins -- Planets -- Animals -- People -- Technology -- Contact -- Hopeful Monsters.

"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, 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?" --

9781335463548 (hardcover) 1335463542 (hardcover)

2023496368

GBC339183 bnb

020965209 Uk


Life on other planets.
Vida en otros planetas
Cosmology--Popular works.
Cosmología--Obras populares
Vie extraterrestre.
Cosmologie--Ouvrages de vulgarisation.


Creative nonfiction.
Literature.
Essays.
Essais fictionnels.
Littérature.

QB 54 / G796p 2023

576.8/39