Children of the Stars: Our Origin, Evolution and Destiny

by Daniel R. Altschuler

Are we alone in the Universe? What is our place in it? How did we get here? We have long searched for the answers to questions such as these, and scientists are beginning to find some of the answers. In this beautifully illustrated book, Daniel Altschuler provides the reader with the elements to understand the questions and their answers as far as we know them. He explores subjects from physics and astronomy, to geology and paleontology. Along the way he touches on topics such as the search for life on other worlds and the hazards of asteroid impacts. Written in an engaging and readable style, readers will be intrigued by the surprising connections among the stars, our planet, and life itself. Daniel Altschuler is Director of the Arecibo Observatory in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, the site of the world's largest single-dish radio telescope.

Genres: Science

Hardcover

First published April 25, 2002

Reviews

[Tex-49 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Libro divulgativo, ma non superficiale. Abbraccia la storia dell'Universo dalla sua nascita alla formazione di galassie, stelle e pianeti. Passa poi al sistema solare ed alla storia della Terra, dalla sua formazione alla comparsa ed evoluzione della Vita.
Termina prospettando i pericoli che l'Umanità corre con il suo sviluppo tecnologico incontrollato. Interessante e scritto bene.

[Rob · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable and informative book albeit aimed at those coming to the subject for the first time. The last chapter covers the environmental damage humans are causing to the planet which although uncomfortable reading is even more applicable today as it was when this book was written.