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Our Cosmic Future: Humanity's Fate in the Universe
by Nilkos Prantzos
Available from Powells Used Books
$15.95
on 10-15-2008
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ISBN Number: 9780521770989
Subtitle: Humanity's Fate in the Universe
Translator: Lyle, Stephen
Written by: Prantzos, Nikos
Written by: Lyle, Stephen
Published by: Cambridge University Press
Location: Cambridge, U.K. ;
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: 20th century
Subject: Astrophysics & Space Science
Subject: Astronomy
Subject: Future Studies
Subject: Cosmology
Subject: Outer space
Subject: Exploration
Subject: Interplanetary voyages
Subject: Outer space Exploration.
Subject: Astronomy, General
Series Volume: 9650
Date of Publication: April 2000
Cover Type: Hardcover
Grade Level: General/trade
Written in: English
Illustrations: Yes
Number of Pages: 300
Book Size: 931x624x90 166
What is humankind's ultimate fate and destiny in the Universe? Can human life and intelligence go on forever? This captivating and unparalleled book explores the future of the human race in the Universe, for centuries, millennia, and eons to come. Nikos Prantzos, distinguished astrophysicist and popular science writer, focuses not on what will be done, but on what could be done in light of our current knowledge and the speculations of eminent scientists. Whilehe employs many concepts from physics, Prantzos also provides historical accounts of such ideas as terraforming, asteroid mining, interstellar travel, astroengineering, and eschatology, discussing their philosophical and social implications. Moreover, he uses the work of well known science and science-fiction writers--including Verne, Wells, Clarke, Tsiolkovsky, and Dyson--to illustrate many possibilities and concepts. Our Cosmic Future offers compelling answers to such intriguing questions as: Should we return to the Moon and eventually colonize Mars and other planets in our solar system? Why haven't we encountered an extraterrestrial civilization up to this time in our history? How can we avoid various cosmic threats, such as asteroid collisions and supernova explosions? Could we escape the remote, yet certain, death of the Sun? What will eventually happen to stars, our Galaxy, distant galaxies, and the Universe itself? With its artful blend of historical, scientific accounts and themes from classic works of science fiction, Our Cosmic Future is a spellbinding work that will enchant all readers interested in space travel and colonization, cosmology, and humankind's future prospects in the Cosmos. Synopsis: How could we colonise Mars, and travel to distant stars? What is the ultimate fate of the Solar System, and the Universe itself? This captivating and unprecedented book is about the future of the human race in the Universe, for the centuries, millennia and eons to come.
Synopsis: A gripping preview of humanity's future in the Universe, drawing on current scientific knowledge, historical accounts and classic science fiction. Synopsis: What is humankind's ultimate fate and destiny in the universe? Can human life and intelligence go on forever? This captivating and unparalleled book by a distinguished astrophysicist explores the future of the human race in the universe for centuries, millennia, and eons to come. 28 halftones. Description: Includes bibliographical references (p. 276-282) and index.
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