Light of the Stars
Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth
$25.45
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
20 September 2019
Summary
Astrophysicist and NPR commentator on what the latest research on the existence and trajectories of alien civilizations may teach us about our own.
Light of the Stars tells the story of humanity’s coming of age as we awaken to the possibilities of life on other worlds and their sudden relevance to our fate on Earth. Astrophysicist Adam Frank traces the question of alien life and intelligence from the ancient Greeks to the leading thinkers of our own time, and…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780393357066 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0393357066 |
| Author: | Adam Frank |
| Publisher: | WW Norton & Co |
| Imprint: | WW Norton & Co |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 20 September 2019 |
| Weight: | 277g |
| Dimensions: | 20mm x 142mm x 211mm |
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Critics Review
“This momentous and bracing story is one that Adam Frank, an accomplished astrophysicist and a gifted writer, is uniquely qualified to tell.”
“In this provocative new book, Adam Frank makes the case that one good way to think about life on Earth is to think about the prospect of life on other planets—and what it might have to teach us about how to be good Earthlings.” – Sean Carroll
“With an easy-to follow writing style, Frank has thoughtfully tackled the concept of life beyond Earth, without resorting to fantasies of’ little green men’. Light of the Stars is a concise and insightful read, which, aside from being very difficult to put down, will leave you wanting to learn more about the potential for life amongst the stars. So sit down and get comfortable, as you may be glued to this book for some time.” – BBC Sky at Night
“We may have no proof that aliens exist, but US astrophysicist Adam Frank is pretty convinced.” – Best Holiday Reading - New Scientist
“The author makes the case that as the exploration of Venus and Mars helped humanity properly formulate the theory of the greenhouse effect, so can exoplanets and the search for exo-civilizations inform how we deal with the growing pains of a maturing civilization at odds with its own host planet.” – On Our Bookshelf - Nature
“Pleasingly, the findings here are more hopeful and proactive than has been the case elsewhere, encouraging us to take charge and create a better future. As far as messages go, it’s not a bad one.” – How It Works
Adam Frank
Adam Frank is a professor of astrophysics at the University of Rochester. He is a co-founder of NPR’s 13.7: Cosmos and Culture blog and an on-air commentator for All Things Considered. He also served as the science consultant for Marvel Studio’s Dr. Strange. He lives in Rochester, New York.
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