Civilized life in the universe
Subtitle: scientists on intelligent extraterrestrials
By: George Basalla.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2005
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 233
ISBN-13: 9780195171815
Subjects: Life on other planets -- Research; Outer space -- Exploration -- Public opinion
Description: In this fascinating history of scientific speculation about intelligent extraterrestrial life from Plutarch to Hawking Basalla traces the influence of one speculation on the next showing an unbroken but twisting chain of ideas passed from one scientist to another, and from science to popular culture.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.