Faint Echoes, Distant Stars

by Ben Bova

E-Book-Exclusive Extras: ONE: "Astrobiology on the Space Station: A Brief Commentary" TWO: "The Tides of Titan: A Short Fiction" PLUS: "Isaac was Right: N Equals One," an paper derived from Ben Bova's book The Living UniverseDr. Ben Bova explores one of the most thrilling and elemental questions humanity has ever posed: Are we alone? Cutting edge technology may reveal the answer, if politicians ever approve a budget. Dr. Bova explores the key players and arguments waged in a debate of both scientific and cultural priorities, showing the emotions, the controversy, and the egos involved in arguably the most important scientific pursuit ever begun.“Bova shines in making science not only comprehensible but entertaining.” --The New York Times Book ReviewIn this fascinating and cutting-edge work, Dr. Ben Bova explores one of the most thrilling and elemental questions humanity has ever posed: Are we alone? From Copernicus to the advent of SETI and beyond, Bova takes his readers on a tour of t