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The Hunt For Alien Life: A Wider Perspective (astronomers' Universe) by Peter Linde, (Astronomer) is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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1 online resource (xvi, 385 pages) Astronomer Peter Linde takes the reader through the story of the search for extraterrestrial life in a captivating and thought-provoking way, specifically addressing the new research that is currently devoted towards discovering other planets with life. He discusses the methods used to detect possible signals from other civilizations and the ways that the space sciences are changing as a result of this new field. ℓ́ℓAre we alone?ℓ́ℓ is a mystery that has forever fascinated mankind, gaining momentum by scientists since the 1995 discovery of the existence of exoplanets began to inspire new ways of thinking in astronomy. Here, Linde tries to answer many philosophical questions that derive from this area of research: Is humanity facing a change of paradigm, that we are not unique as intelligent beings? Is it possible to communicate with others out there, and even if we canℓ́ℓshould we? Includes bibliographical references and index Vendor-supplied metadata Preface -- A Cosmic Perspective -- How is a Planetary System Formed?- The Development of Life on Earth -- Alien Life at Close Range?- Exoplanets: From Speculation to Reality -- A Menagerie of Planets

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Author

Peter Linde, (Astronomer)

Publisher

Springer International Publishing

Published

2016

Language

EN

ISBN

9783319241166

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Astronomy, Physics

Rating

4.75 / 5 (4 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14