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Faint echoes, distant stars : the science and politics of finding life beyond Earth Cover Image Book Book

Faint echoes, distant stars : the science and politics of finding life beyond Earth / Ben Bova.

Bova, Ben, 1932- (Author).

Summary:

A history of the search for extraterrestrial life offers insight into how life began on Earth, discusses the possibility of life on other planets, and identifies the political motives that influence scientific research.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0060750995 (pbk.)
  • ISBN: 9780060750992 (pbk.)
  • Physical Description: xiii, 335 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
  • Edition: First Perennial edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Perennial, 2005.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Originally published: New York : Morrow, 2004.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [315]-320) and index.

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Subject: Life on other planets
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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Treasure Valley Community College.
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Treasure Valley Community College Library 576.839 B6697f (Text) 32220000903795 Adult Non-Fiction Available -

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