Light of the Stars

Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth

Adam Frank (University of Rochester)

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Norton
13 July 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomy, space & time; Space science; Popular astronomy & space

Light of the Stars tells a radically new story about what we are: one world in a universe awash in planets. Building on his widely discussed scientific papers and The New York Times op-eds, astrophysicist Adam Frank shows that not only is it likely that alien civilisations have existed many times before but that many of them have driven their own worlds into dangerous eras of change. He explains how dust storms on Mars, the greenhouse effect on Venus, Gaia Theory, the threat of nuclear winter, and efforts to prove or disprove the plurality of worlds from Aristotle to Copernicus to Carl Sagan have contributed to our understanding of our place in the universe and the growing challenge of climate change. And he explores what may be the largest question of all: if there has been life on other worlds, what its presence can tell us about our own fate.

By: Adam Frank (University of Rochester)
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 165mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 486g
ISBN: 9780393609011
ISBN 10: 0393609014
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 13 July 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Light of the Stars: Alien Worlds and the Fate of the Earth

We may have no proof that aliens exist, but US astrophysicist Adam Frank is pretty convinced. -- Best Holiday Reading - New Scientist Pleasingly, the findings here are more hopeful and proactive than has been the case elsewhere, encouraging us to take charge and create a better future. As far as messages go, it's not a bad one. -- How It Works In this provocative new book, Adam Frank makes the case that one good way to think about life on Earth is to think about the prospect of life on other planets-and what it might have to teach us about how to be good Earthlings. -- Sean Carroll