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Life as We Do Not Know It - by Peter Ward (Paperback)

Name: Life as We Do Not Know It - by Peter Ward (Paperback)
Brand: Penguin Books
SKU: 90814664
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An engrossing and revelatory first look at the search for alien life--on Earth and beyond For the past twenty years, Peter Ward has been at the forefront of popular science writing, with books such as the influential and controversial Rare Earth.
About the Author: Peter Ward, a recognized authority on mass extinctions, is professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle.
320 Pages
Science, Astronomy

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The author, a principal investigator for the NASA Astrobiology Institute, presents the latest data on the range of life that is scientifically possible on Earth and beyond.

Book Synopsis

An engrossing and revelatory first look at the search for alien life--on Earth and beyond

For the past twenty years, Peter Ward has been at the forefront of popular science writing, with books such as the influential and controversial Rare Earth. In Life as We Do Not Know It, Ward, with his signature blend of eloquence, humor, and learned insight, vividly details the latest scientific findings, cutting-edge research, and intrepid new theories on the subject of alien life and the possible extraterrestrial origins of life on Earth. In lucid, entertaining, and bold prose, Peter Ward once again challenges our notions of life on earth (and beyond).

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A fascinating guided tour . . . [Ward's] comfortable style delivers ample doses of personal warmth and humor along with a wealth of information and dazzling speculation. (The Seattle Times)

About the Author

Peter Ward, a recognized authority on mass extinctions, is professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. His books include Gorgon, Future Evolution, The End of Evolution, and, with Donald Brownlee, Rare Earth and The Life and Death of Planet Earth. He has also appeared in numerous TV documentaries for PBS, Discover, and The Learning Channel.

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Dimensions (Overall): 7.7 Inches (H) x 5.24 Inches (W) x .59 Inches (D)

Weight: .47 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 320

Genre: Science

Sub-Genre: Astronomy

Publisher: Penguin Books

Format: Paperback

Author: Peter Ward

Language: English

Street Date: March 1, 2007

TCIN: 90814664

UPC: 9780143038498

Item Number (DPCI): 247-46-5594

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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