{"product_id":"the-possibility-of-life-science-imagination-and-our-quest-for-kinship-in-the-cosmos-exploring-the-fascinating-history-of-our-universe-and-the-possibility-of-life-beyond-our-planet","title":"The Possibility of Life: Science, Imagination and Our Quest for Kinship in the Cosmos―Exploring the Fascinating History of Our Universe and the Possibility of Life Beyond Our Planet","description":"An LA Times Book Prize Finalist\nA Washington Post Best Book of the Year\nA TODAY Show Summer Book\nAn NPR Science Friday Book Club Pick\nA \"Next Big Idea Book Club\" Must Read\nOne of the Chicago Tribune's 52 Books for Summer 2023\nAn Esquire Best Book of 2023\nA Gizmodo New Release Pick for April\nA BookRiot Science Book to Add to Your TBR\nA Wired Book to Read for Spring\n\n\"A dazzling feat of imagination and synthesis.\"—Ed Yong, Pulitzer Prize winner and author of An Immense World\n\nA spellbinding exploration of alien life and the cosmos, examining how the possibility of life on other planets shapes our understanding of humanity\n\nOne of the most powerful questions humans ask about the cosmos is: Are we alone? While the science behind this inquiry is fascinating, it doesn’t exist in a vacuum. It is a reflection of our values, our fears, and most importantly, our enduring sense of hope.\n\nIn The Possibility of Life, acclaimed science journalist Jaime Green traces the history of our understanding, interweaving into one striking narrative: the roadmap of our solar system, beginning with Galileo and Copernicus our contemporary quest for exoplanets insights from science fiction writers who construct worlds that inspire scientists expert interviews, cutting-edge astronomy research, and philosophical inquiry pop culture touchstones ranging from A Wrinkle in Time to Star Trek to Arrival\nThe Possibility of Life explores our evolving conception of the cosmos to ask an even deeper question: What does it mean to be human?\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1335463542\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1335463542.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Green, Jaime\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43329194295357,"sku":"BVV.1335463542.G","price":5.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/1335463542-0.jpg?v=1783459644","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/the-possibility-of-life-science-imagination-and-our-quest-for-kinship-in-the-cosmos-exploring-the-fascinating-history-of-our-universe-and-the-possibility-of-life-beyond-our-planet","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}