[.ca] Cosmic Company: The Search for Life in the Universe (ISBN 0521822335)

The SETI Snapshot:
The search for life in the universe must be a complex subject, involving nearly every scientific discipline: physics, astronomy, mathematics, etc; so, where can the average reader, who has an above average interest in SETI, go to learn the latest? "Cosmic Company" is a great place to start. A moderate amount of insightful, conversational text complemented by colorful and sharp, sometimes stunning photographs, illustrations and artwork describes this book. The authors will take you on a 'cook's tour' of the search for cosmic company: habitats where life might exist; what aliens might look like; whether they might read, or simply feed on, the pages of the text; the liklihood of alien contact; communication tools, passive and active; an elegant way to estimate the number of civilizations in our galaxy that have sent signals reaching earth; and a look into the future of SETI including the technology humans will have at their disposal to find evidence of life in the universe. I liked the book because it clearly explains the intricate world of SETI.

Great Book:
This book offers a unique and witty walk through the history and future of SETI and the importantce of the reasearch although it isn't as throught as I would have liked it was still a great book.