Earth, life and the universe - Keith Tritton

This is a well illustrated book intended for the general reader and deals with the age old question of whether life exists anywhere else in the Universe, that is apart from on Earth. Until recently any attempt to answer such a question would have to be mostly speculation but international space agencies are providing new information on a regular basis. The writer examines all the latest data and discusses the subject from what we know about the evolution of life on earth. He then uses his extensive knowledge of astronomy in an effort to determine if there are similar environments elsewhere in the Universe. Recurrent themes throughout the book are life, the Universe and the interactions between the two. The twentieth century was the century in which our understanding of the Universe changed out of all recognition and the new millennium will bring equally phenomenal changes in human knowledge. This book will be of material assistance in enabling the general reader to more fully comprehend the solutions to the many unanswered questions. You will discover the true nature of the stars and the colossal scale of the Universe as well as be enthralled as the evidence of its origin becomes revealed.