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- catalog abstract "In nontechnical language, the author describes the projects and future possibilities in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. Within the infinite universe there exists the infinite possibility that we are not alone. Since 1959, scientists engaged in the SETI effort (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) have been quietly searching the cosmos for evidence of intelligent life--a discovery, that, if made, will be the most dramatic event in human history. And it's getting harder to detect signals from space--the very technology that makes it possible to detect other civilizations is now clogging the skies with radio pollution from ground-based radio transmitters, spy satellites, and communications satellites. In this intriguing behind-the-scenes view of the search for ET, McDonough reveals recent scientific advances and controversies, battles with the government to get various projects funded, and international projects--particularly those of the Soviets. He also provides an entertaining look at Alien in literature and popular culture, as well some exciting speculation for the future.".
- catalog contributor b780446.
- catalog created "c1987.".
- catalog date "1987".
- catalog date "c1987.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1987.".
- catalog description "Bibliography: p. 233-239.".
- catalog description "E.T.: Phone earth! / The nature of the search -- Martians and their friends / Aliens in history -- Bug-eyed monsters and little green men / Aliens in science fiction -- In the beginning / The origin of life -- Planet Trek / How to find planets -- Buck Rogers SETI / Exploring the solar system -- Sputnik and E.T. / Modern SETI -- Interstellar postcards / Messages to space -- Little green men and Nobel Prizes / False alarms -- Darth Vader vs E.T. / The killing of SETI -- The Russians are looking, the Russians are looking! / International SETI -- E.T. goes to Harvard / Private SETI -- Beam me up, Mr. Spock! / Interstellar travel -- Are they here? / UFO's and other evidence -- Where have all the E.T.'s gone? / Scientists against SETI -- The final frontier / The future.".
- catalog description "In nontechnical language, the author describes the projects and future possibilities in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence.".
- catalog description "Within the infinite universe there exists the infinite possibility that we are not alone. Since 1959, scientists engaged in the SETI effort (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) have been quietly searching the cosmos for evidence of intelligent life--a discovery, that, if made, will be the most dramatic event in human history. And it's getting harder to detect signals from space--the very technology that makes it possible to detect other civilizations is now clogging the skies with radio pollution from ground-based radio transmitters, spy satellites, and communications satellites. In this intriguing behind-the-scenes view of the search for ET, McDonough reveals recent scientific advances and controversies, battles with the government to get various projects funded, and international projects--particularly those of the Soviets. He also provides an entertaining look at Alien in literature and popular culture, as well some exciting speculation for the future.".
- catalog extent "xi, 244 p., [8] p. of plates :".
- catalog hasFormat "Search for extraterrestrial intelligence.".
- catalog identifier "0471846848".
- catalog isFormatOf "Search for extraterrestrial intelligence.".
- catalog issued "1987".
- catalog issued "c1987.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : Wiley,".
- catalog relation "Search for extraterrestrial intelligence.".
- catalog subject "Life on other planets.".
- catalog subject "QB54 .M527 1987".
- catalog tableOfContents "E.T.: Phone earth! / The nature of the search -- Martians and their friends / Aliens in history -- Bug-eyed monsters and little green men / Aliens in science fiction -- In the beginning / The origin of life -- Planet Trek / How to find planets -- Buck Rogers SETI / Exploring the solar system -- Sputnik and E.T. / Modern SETI -- Interstellar postcards / Messages to space -- Little green men and Nobel Prizes / False alarms -- Darth Vader vs E.T. / The killing of SETI -- The Russians are looking, the Russians are looking! / International SETI -- E.T. goes to Harvard / Private SETI -- Beam me up, Mr. Spock! / Interstellar travel -- Are they here? / UFO's and other evidence -- Where have all the E.T.'s gone? / Scientists against SETI -- The final frontier / The future.".
- catalog title "The search for extraterrestrial intelligence : listening for life in the cosmos / Thomas R. McDonough.".
- catalog type "text".