The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy
What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens--and Ourselves
By Arik Kershenbaum | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
A wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like
Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets is the stuff of science fiction. The time has come to abandon our fantasies of space invaders and movie monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing.
Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution--which applies throughout the universe--Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like: how these creatures will move, socialize, and communicate.
Might there be an alien planet with supersonic animals? A moon where creatures have a language composed of smells? Will aliens scream with fear, act honestly, or have technology? The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy answers these questions using the latest science to tell the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space.
Editions of The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781984881960
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781984881984
- EBook
- ISBN 9781984881977
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593394380
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593394397
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A wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like
Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets is the stuff of science fiction. The time has come to abandon our fantasies of space invaders and movie monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing.
Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution--which applies throughout the universe--Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like: how these creatures will move, socialize, and communicate.
Might there be an alien planet with supersonic animals? A moon where creatures have a language composed of smells? Will aliens scream with fear, act honestly, or have technology? The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy answers these questions using the latest science to tell the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space.
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What is The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy about?
A wildly fun and scientifically sound exploration of what alien life must be like
Scientists are confident that life exists elsewhere in the universe. Yet rather than taking a realistic approach to what aliens might be like, we imagine that life on other planets is the stuff of science fiction. The time has come to abandon our fantasies of space invaders and movie monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing.
Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution--which applies throughout the universe--Cambridge zoologist Dr. Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like: how these creatures will move, socialize, and communicate.
Might there be an alien planet with supersonic animals? A moon where creatures have a language composed of smells? Will aliens scream with fear, act honestly, or have technology? The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy answers these questions using the latest science to tell the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy?
Mathematics and Science > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Evolution / Evolutionary biology
Where can I read a sample of The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781984881960
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy?
Arik Kershenbaum
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781984881960) and paperback(ISBN 9781984881984) and ebook(ISBN 9781984881977) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593394380) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593394397)
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