-A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.- *Los Angeles Times
-POWERFUL . . . A stirring defense of informed rationality. . . Rich in surprising information and beautiful writing.- *The Washington Post Book World
How can we make intelligent decisions about our increasingly technology-driven lives if we don't understand the difference between the myths of pseudoscience and the testable hypotheses of science? Pulitzer Prize-winning author and distinguished astronomer Carl Sagan...
-A glorious book . . . A spirited defense of science . . . From the first page to the last, this book is a manifesto for clear thought.- *Los Ang...
This work is the story of 15 billion years of cosmic evolution, transforming matter and life into consciousness, how science and civilization grew up together and the forces and individuals who helped shape modern science. The book aims to make scientific ideas accesssible and exciting. It is based on the television series of the same name. Subjects covered include the ancient library of Alexandria, the death of the sun, the evolution of galaxies, space missions and hieroglyphics.
This work is the story of 15 billion years of cosmic evolution, transforming matter and life into consciousness, how science and civilization grew up ...