Cosmos
| Author: | Carl Sagan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Publish Date: | September 1, 1993 |
| ISBN-10: | 0345331354 |
| ISBN-13: | 9780345331359 |
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Title: Cosmos
Synopsis
If NASA ever decides to launch a book into outer space as a token of our knowledge and an offering of good will to our interstellar neighbors, Carl Sagan's celestial opus would probably be the best choice. Widely acclaimed as the bestselling science book of all time, Sagan's discerning analysis of humanity's place in the incomprehensibly vast universe, first published in 1980, has begun to show its age in certain areas where new discoveries have been made, but Sagan's biggest ideas remain as relevant and revelatory as ever. With infectious enthusiasm and tremendous lucidity, Sagan explains how the universe (as we know it) has formed since the Big Bang, paying extra special attention to our "little" nook on the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. Sagan provides a stellar dose of perspective by simultaneously stressing our apparent insignificance in the face of such size and splendor and celebrating our ability to appreciate and even understand some of the seemingly miraculous processes and consequences which have compiled over time to allow for our existence.
Publisher Notes
The well-known astronomer presents an illustrated guide to the universe and to Earth's relationship to it, moving from theories of creation to humankind's discovery of the cosmos, to general relativity, to space missions, and beyond
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Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Cosmos and it was written by Carl Sagan. This edition of Cosmos is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is September 1, 1993. It was published by Ballantine Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 0345331354 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780345331359. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.
If NASA ever decides to launch a book into outer space as a token of our knowledge and an offering of good will to our interstellar neighbors, Carl Sagan's celestial opus would probably be the best choice. Widely acclaimed as the bestselling science book of all time, Sagan's discerning analysis of humanity's place in the incomprehensibly vast universe, first published in 1980, has begun to show its age in certain areas where new discoveries have been made, but Sagan's biggest ideas remain as relevant and revelatory as ever. With infectious enthusiasm and tremendous lucidity, Sagan explains how the universe (as we know it) has formed since the Big Bang, paying extra special attention to our "little" nook on the Orion Arm of the Milky Way. Sagan provides a stellar dose of perspective by simultaneously stressing our apparent insignificance in the face of such size and splendor and celebrating our ability to appreciate and even understand some of the seemingly miraculous processes and consequences which have compiled over time to allow for our existence.
Publisher Notes
The well-known astronomer presents an illustrated guide to the universe and to Earth's relationship to it, moving from theories of creation to humankind's discovery of the cosmos, to general relativity, to space missions, and beyond
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Click on this books subject categories to see related titles:
Science > General
Science > Astronomy
Religion > Bible / general > Astronomy
Other Available Formats:
Paperback, 2009
Hardcover, 2002
Hardcover, 1995
Hardcover, 1988
Paperback, 1983
Paperback, 1983
Book Details Summary: The title of this book is Cosmos and it was written by Carl Sagan. This edition of Cosmos is in a Paperback format. This books publish date is September 1, 1993. It was published by Ballantine Books. The 10 digit ISBN is 0345331354 and the 13 digit ISBN is 9780345331359. For the most current lowest price, Click Here.
