Intelligent Life in the Universe Principles and Requirements Behind Its Emergence

This book addresses all those interested in the origins, development and fate of intelligent species in the observable part of our universe. In particular, the author scrutinizes what kind of information about extraterrestrial intelligent life can be inferred from our own biological, cultural and sc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ulmschneider, Peter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2003, 2003
Edition:1st ed. 2003
Series:Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:This book addresses all those interested in the origins, development and fate of intelligent species in the observable part of our universe. In particular, the author scrutinizes what kind of information about extraterrestrial intelligent life can be inferred from our own biological, cultural and scientific evolution and the likely future of mankind. The first part of the book provides the necessary background information from space and life sciences, thus making the book also accessible to students and the scientifically educated layman
Physical Description:X, 253 p online resource
ISBN:9783662432129