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

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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.
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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