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The Possibility of Life

Searching for Kinship in the Cosmos
By Jaime Green
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In The Possibility of Life by Jaime Green, the author intricately explores the science and wonder surrounding the potential for life beyond Earth. The book delves into astrobiology, examining both scientific theories and cultural reflections that shape our understanding and imagination of extraterrestrial life. Green insightfully blends scientific research with philosophical musings, offering readers a deep dive into the universe's vast possibilities.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by the mysteries of the cosmos and the potential for life beyond Earth. It offers a fascinating exploration of how science, imagination, and the search for extraterrestrial life intersect, making it ideal for those intrigued by the possibilities of the universe and our place in it.

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The Possibility of Life

For fans of Ed Yong, Brian Cox and Carl Zimmer: a dazzling scientific and cultural adventure through our ideas about extraterrestrial life.

For fans of Ed Yong and Brian Cox: a dazzling scientific and cultural adventure through our ideas about extraterrestrial life

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One of the most potent questions we ask about the cosmos is: are we alone? From astrobiology to exoplanets in the 'Goldilocks Zone', Jaime Green traces our understanding of what and where life in the universe could be, drawing on the long tradition of scientists, writers, and artists who have stimulated research by extrapolating worlds.

Bringing together expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy, philosophical inquiry, and pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek, The Possibility of Life delves into our evolving conception of the cosmos to wonder what we might find... out there.

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The book offers an engaging exploration of life on Earth and the intriguing concept of extraterrestrial existence. It is celebrated for blending scientific inquiry with imaginative storytelling, compelling readers to rethink our place in the cosmos. Reviewers praise its thought-provoking nature and the skilful narrative that makes complex subjects accessible and fascinating.

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ISBN: 9780715654811

Publisher: Duckworth Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 April 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Duckworth

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 304

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Jaime Green Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Jaime Green is a science writer, essayist, teacher and series editor of The Best American Science and Nature Writing. She received her MFA in Creative Nonfiction from Columbia, and her writing has appeared in outlets including Slate, Popular Science, New York Times Book Review, Catapult and Astrobites. She lives in Connecticut with her husband and son.

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