Why Aren't They Here?

The Question of Life on Other Worlds

By: SURENDRA VERMA

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Hardcover | 7 June 2007 | Edition Number 1

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Is there anybody out there? Are there other life forms lurking in outer space - or are they already here? Surendra Verma investigates . . .

The rate of expansion of our universe is mind-blowing: imagine a pea growing to the size of the Milky Way in less time than it takes to blink. In all this infinite space that we cannot even see, let alone explore, it seems certain that there is some life on other worlds.

Sir Arthur C. Clarke declared that 'the universe is full of intelligent life - it's just been too intelligent to come here'. Journalist Surendra Verma brilliantly outlines the historical, fictional, speculative and emerging scientific opinions on what alien life might be like.

From Aristotle to ET via radio, religion and reincarnation, this fast-moving narrative examines history and dispels myths before focusing on the possibilities lurking in space. In a popular and easy-to-read style, Verma uses current research to speculate what life is like on other planet

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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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Prologue : the universe, life and Fermi's paradox	p. 1
Histories	p. 7
Fictions	p. 32
Life	p. 47
Worlds	p. 85
Hypotheses	p. 106
Whispers	p. 137
Messages	p. 158
Questions	p. 189
Epilogue : 'they could show up here tomorrow'	p. 215
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