Intelligent Life in the Universe by Carl Sagan and I. S. Shklovsky

Intelligent Life in the Universe by Carl Sagan and Iosif Samuilovich Shklovsky - First Edition, 1989 Europa-América Publications Studies and Documents Collection 578 Pages Illustrated The product of an extraordinary international collaboration between a world-renowned Russian astronomer and a prominent American space scientist, this book will long be remembered as the most authoritative debate on intelligent life in the Universe and as a giant step toward the "brotherhood of science." It encompasses an updated summary of the fundamental concepts of modern astronomy and our current understanding of the origin of life, as well as a memorable debate on the possibility of intelligent life in the Universe. Although the book includes technical material of interest to specialists, its primary aim is to engage the intelligent lay reader. Whenever necessary, non-technical details have been included so that the non-specialist reader can form critical judgments about the arguments presented. Intelligent Life in the Universe is a remarkable exposition of scientific knowledge, speculative theory, and philosophical thought in this fascinating field of inquiry. Carl Sagan (1934–1996) was Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University; he was also a visiting scientist at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the California Institute of Technology, and co-founder and president of the Planetary Society—the world’s largest organization devoted to space-related issues. Throughout his life, he received numerous awards (the Pulitzer Prize, multiple NASA medals, the Apollo Award, the Masursky Award, and the Public Welfare Medal of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences). Asteroid 2709 was named in his honor. In awarding him its highest distinction, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences observed: «No one has ever conveyed the wonder, enthusiasm, and joy of science as effectively as Carl Sagan... His ability to capture the attention of millions and to explain complex concepts in accessible terms is a magnificent achievement.» . Iosif Samuilovich Shklovsky was a Soviet astronomer and astrophysicist. His surname is sometimes rendered as Shklovskii or Shklovskij, and his first name is sometimes given as Josif or Josef. He is remembered for his work in theoretical astrophysics and other topics. He received the Lenin Prize in 1960 and the Bruce Medal in 1972. Asteroid 2849 Shklovskij was named in his honor. He became a corresponding member of the Soviet Academy of Sciences in 1966. OUT OF PRINT IN BOOKSTORES COVER WITH MINOR DAMAGE — INTERIOR IN EXCELLENT CONDITION FREE SHIPPING