Why Aren't They Here: The Question of Life on Other Worlds [Hardcover]

Surendra Verma (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 31, 2004 | ISBN-10: 1840468068 | ISBN-13: 978-1840468069

The historical, fictional, speculative and emerging scientific opinions on alien life forms are covered in this fascinating book. Surendra Verma dispels the myths and uses current scientific research to consider what life might be like on other planets, how we might communicate with it and what Earth might seem like to visitors. Why Aren't They Here speculate on what really might be out there ...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"'A calm, intelligent and witty survey of the history of mankind's search for extraterrestrial life' Daily Mail 'A masterpiece of science writing and journalism - in-your-face, direct and beautifully written... a gem of wisdom, scholarship and fun.' BBC Focus" --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Surendra Verma is a science journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of The Mystery of the Tunguska Fireball (Icon, 2005) and The Little Book of Scientific Principles, Theories & Things (New Holland, 2006). He is not all dressed up and ready to meet aliens, but expects to hear the news of the discovery of microscopic life on other worlds within his lifetime.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Totem Books (March 31, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1840468068
• ISBN-13: 978-1840468069
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,402,751 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Journalist and author based in Melbourne, Australia since 1970

A born skeptic

Website: www.surendraverma.com
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