'Respect and admiration Carl Sagan commanded amongst colleagues and friends … Articles include one by Carl Sagan himself … The book is illustrated with 20 colour plates and many photographs. '… admirably clear and approachable.'New Scientist It is instructive not only in the subjects covered but in the reverence held for Sagan by the presenters: authors, theologians and sociologists.'Mark Freistedt, American Statesman ' … presentations delivered at a Cornell University symposium, in October 1994, in honour of Sagan's 60th birthday. Clarke, The Times Higher Education Supplement
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They are full of fascinating and little-known items of information … Carl Sagan's Universe covers such a vast range of topics … that I cannot imagine any intelligent reader failing to derive both information and entertainment from it.'Arthur C. 'This beautifully illustrated book (20 colour plates, many more in black and white) is a fitting tribute by more than 20 of his friends and colleagues to the best-known astronomer of our time … it is also exhilarating, because it records a vertitable explosion in our knowledge of the universe - an explosion in which Sagan often acted as a fuse … All the essays are by leading authorities in the field, yet all are accessible to the non-specialist reader. Contributors include Kip Thorne, Paul Horowitz and Carl Sagan himself.Colour plate section with 20 colour photographs.
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He was the creator of the highly acclaimed television series Cosmos.Carl Sagan was one of the world's best-known scientists.Written in honour of Carl Sagan's many achievements, this book will fascinate and reward anyone interested in planetary science and exploration, the search for extraterrestrial life, or the role of science in the modern world. Also included is a separate chapter by Sagan himself, discussing the place and role of our planet and mankind in the universe. The final two sections deal with the importance of science education in the successful development of a technological society, and of the shaping of science policy in tackling the problems facing us today. The book is divided into four sections, the first two of which provide an absorbing overview of the US space program (as well as a complementary account of the Russian program), and of the history and current status of the search for extraterrestrial life. Carl Sagan's Universe is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated collection of articles by a distinguished team of authors, and covers the many fields of science, education, policy making, and related areas in which Sagan worked. He carried out significant research in planetary science, was closely associated with the US space program, created the highly acclaimed television series Cosmos, and was the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of many best-selling popular science books. Description Product filter button DescriptionĬarl Sagan's many contributions to science and society have been profound and far-reaching, influencing millions of people around the world.
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