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- catalog abstract "The beauty and wonder of the night sky have been made even more awesome as speculation about the origin and evolution of the universe has been transformed into solid scientific knowledge over the last century. Scientists have made tremendous strides in answering some of the most compelling questions about the universe and our place in it, but many remain. How did stars, planets, and galaxies form? How did life on Earth begin? Are there other habitats suitable for life in. The universe? This volume brings together some of the greatest scientists of our time to provide a lucid, accessible overview of the theories and experiments devised to explain the great mysteries of science. Authors such as Steven Weinberg, Carl Sagan, Stephen Jay Gould, and Marvin Minsky explore the most intriguing issues: As the universe continues to expand, what will be its fate? Can we learn enough about our biological, physical, and social reality to fashion a. Future that our planet can sustain? Will robots inherit the Earth? These and many other critical questions are addressed by the very scientists devoted to enhancing our understanding of the laws of nature. They may not be able to answer all of them, but their fascinating explorations take you to the very boundaries of scientific knowledge.".
- catalog alternative "Scientific American.".
- catalog coverage "Earth Origin.".
- catalog created "c1995.".
- catalog date "1995".
- catalog date "c1995.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c1995.".
- catalog description "1. Life in the Universe / Steven Weinberg -- 2. The Evolution of the Universe / P. James E. Peebles, David N. Schramm, Edwin L. Turner and Richard G. Kron -- 3. The Earth's Elements / Robert P. Kirshner -- 4. The Evolution of the Earth / Claude J. Allegre and Stephen H. Schneider -- 5. The Origin of Life on the Earth / Leslie E. Orgel -- 6. The Evolution of Life on the Earth / Stephen Jay Gould -- 7. The Search for Extraterrestrial Life / Carl Sagan -- 8. The Emergence of Intelligence / William H. Calvin -- 9. Will Robots Inherit the Earth? / Marvin Minsky -- 10. Sustaining Life on the Earth / Robert W. Kates -- Epilogue: Descartes' Error and the Future of Human Life / Antonio R. Damasio.".
- catalog description "Future that our planet can sustain? Will robots inherit the Earth? These and many other critical questions are addressed by the very scientists devoted to enhancing our understanding of the laws of nature. They may not be able to answer all of them, but their fascinating explorations take you to the very boundaries of scientific knowledge.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "The beauty and wonder of the night sky have been made even more awesome as speculation about the origin and evolution of the universe has been transformed into solid scientific knowledge over the last century. Scientists have made tremendous strides in answering some of the most compelling questions about the universe and our place in it, but many remain. How did stars, planets, and galaxies form? How did life on Earth begin? Are there other habitats suitable for life in.".
- catalog description "The universe? This volume brings together some of the greatest scientists of our time to provide a lucid, accessible overview of the theories and experiments devised to explain the great mysteries of science. Authors such as Steven Weinberg, Carl Sagan, Stephen Jay Gould, and Marvin Minsky explore the most intriguing issues: As the universe continues to expand, what will be its fate? Can we learn enough about our biological, physical, and social reality to fashion a.".
- catalog extent "122 p. :b ill. ;".
- catalog identifier "0716727145 (pbk.)".
- catalog issued "1995".
- catalog issued "c1995.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "New York : W.H. Freeman,".
- catalog spatial "Earth Origin.".
- catalog subject "577 20".
- catalog subject "Life Origin.".
- catalog subject "Life on other planets.".
- catalog subject "QB54 .L4845 1995".
- catalog subject "Scientific American.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Life in the Universe / Steven Weinberg -- 2. The Evolution of the Universe / P. James E. Peebles, David N. Schramm, Edwin L. Turner and Richard G. Kron -- 3. The Earth's Elements / Robert P. Kirshner -- 4. The Evolution of the Earth / Claude J. Allegre and Stephen H. Schneider -- 5. The Origin of Life on the Earth / Leslie E. Orgel -- 6. The Evolution of Life on the Earth / Stephen Jay Gould -- 7. The Search for Extraterrestrial Life / Carl Sagan -- 8. The Emergence of Intelligence / William H. Calvin -- 9. Will Robots Inherit the Earth? / Marvin Minsky -- 10. Sustaining Life on the Earth / Robert W. Kates -- Epilogue: Descartes' Error and the Future of Human Life / Antonio R. Damasio.".
- catalog title "Life in the universe : readings from Scientific American magazine.".
- catalog type "text".