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The historical, fictional, speculative and emerging scientific opinions on alien life forms are covered in this fascinating book. Surendra Verma dispels the myths and uses current scientific research to consider what life might be like on other planets, how we might communicate with it and what Earth might seem like to visitors. Why Aren't They Here speculate on what really might be out there ...
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About the Author
Surendra Verma is a science journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the author of The Mystery of the Tunguska Fireball (Icon, 2005) and The Little Book of Scientific Principles, Theories & Things (New Holland, 2006). He is not all dressed up and ready to meet aliens, but expects to hear the news of the discovery of microscopic life on other worlds within his lifetime.
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`A calm, intelligent and witty survey of mankind's search for extraterrestrial life ... next time you gaze at the night sky, it'll feel a bit different.' -- Daily Mail `A masterpiece of science writing and journalism - in-your-face, direct and beautifully written ... a gem of wisdom, scholarship and fun. Verma has the grace of great learning, worn lightly.' -- Focus
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