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Billions and Billions : Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium by Carl Sagan (1997, Hardcover)
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In this book, his last, Carl Sagan shows once again his extraordinary ability to interpret the mysteries of life and the majesty of the universe for the general reader. Brilliant, eloquent, and imbued with Sagan's uniquely childlike sense of awe, this entertaining collection of essays captures the authors spirit at its best. In Billions and Billions Sagan applies what we know about science, mathematics, and space to everyday life, as well as to the exploration of many essential questions concerning the environment and our future. Ranging far and wide in subject matter, he takes his readers on a soaring journey, from the invention of chess to the possibility of life on Mars, from Monday Night Football to the relationship between the United States and Russia, from global warming to the abortion debate. And, on a more intimate note, we are given a rare glimpse of the author himself as he movingly describes his valiant fight for his life, his love of his family, and his personal beliefs about death and God. Throughout these essays, Sagan provides clarity and understanding for an audience eager to make sense of the world around it as it prepares for the challenges of the coming millennium, and in the process he illuminates his strongly held belief that we have the ability to change the world and our lives for the better. Sagan has said, We make our world significant by the courage of our questions and by the depth of our answers. With this book, as in his magnificent career, he makes this world significant indeed.Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100679411607
ISBN-139780679411604
eBay Product ID (ePID)831932
Product Key Features
Publication Year1997
SubjectGeneral, Essays
Number of PagesXii, 241 Pages, 241 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameBillions and Billions : Thoughts on Life and Death at the Brink of the Millennium
Subject AreaScience
AuthorCarl Sagan
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight19.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN96-052730
Dewey Edition21
Publication Date1997-06-02
Target AudienceTrade
Dewey Decimal500
Lc Classification NumberQ173.S24 1997
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- Jul 04, 2017
Carl Sagan
His writing is still relevant and interesting years after his death. Great ideas and great book. Last book written by Sagan.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
