Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
 
Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space
 
See larger image 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.

Pale Blue Dot: A Vision of the Human Future in Space (Paperback)

by Carl Sagan (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

Available from these sellers.


5 used from £12.56
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Hardcover 2 used & new from £4.78
Paperback (Ballantine Books ed) £8.50 £8.50 8 used & new from £7.83
Library Binding (Reprint) 2 used & new from £19.97

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
   Pale Blue Dot Image opens new browser window
www.SkyImageLab.com  -  Astronomy images NASA, Hubble Space Telecope. Framed and Matted 
   Future Evolution opens new browser window
www.humansfuture.org  -  See what humans are evolving into ! 
  
 

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark

by Carl Sagan
4.4 out of 5 stars (27)  £14.95
Cosmos

Cosmos

by Carl Sagan
4.8 out of 5 stars (25)  £7.67
The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God

The Varieties of Scientific Experience: A Personal View of the Search for God

by Carl Sagan
5.0 out of 5 stars (7)  £7.41
The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

The Dragons of Eden: Speculations on the Evolution of Human Intelligence

by Carl Sagan
4.0 out of 5 stars (1)  £3.97
Contact

Contact

by Carl Sagan
4.4 out of 5 stars (19)  £5.97
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Paperback: 427 pages
  • Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.,U.S.; Reprint edition (31 Dec 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0679764860
  • ISBN-13: 978-0679764861
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 21.3 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 351,102 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Product Description

Synopsis

Traces humankind's exploration of space while suggesting that human survival may depend upon our wise use of other worlds and reveals the impact of scientific discovery on our perception of who we are as a species. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
 
(19)
(13)
(13)
(10)
(6)
(3)
(5)
(4)
(4)
(2)
(3)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags
 

Customer Reviews

3 Reviews
5 star:
 (3)
4 star:    (0)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
5.0 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars You live here!, 2 Oct 2005
By Stephen A. Haines (Ottawa, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
(TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Pale Blue Dot: a Vision of the Human Future in Space (Paperback)
As these pages attest, there are a number of fine writers out there providing us non-scientists with insights on nature's mysteries. None, however, quite reached the breadth of view or intensity of feeling imparted by Carl Sagan. His writings explained topics ranging from quantum particles to the extent of the cosmos. Along the way, he addressed evolution, space engineering and countless other facets of science and technology. Even fiction wasn't beyond his grasp.

Pale Blue Dot is a journey in time and space. Beginning with the assertion that we're natural wanderers, being the only species to settle across our world, it continues with a plea to extend further our exploration of space. The early chapters challenge restrictions on our desire to explore and learn. Sagan demonstrates how foolish minds have restrained our quest for knowledge of the cosmos. He then takes us on a tour of the solar system, exhibiting the wonders revealed by the fleet of robot probes. He reminds us of the forces the cosmos can unleash, sometimes right in our neighbourhood. Like many of the rest of us, Sagan was awed by the collision of a comet with the Jovian gas giant. It was a hint of what might lay in store for us if we fail to understand the universe better than we do now. The space probes also returned images of worlds invalidating existing theories of planetary formation. If our own neighbours can present such bizarre structures, what kinds of worlds ride beyond our ken, circling suns we can barely imagine? What Sagan can't portray, he can conjecture. With his firm working scientist's foundation, Sagan's speculations command respectful attention.

This book must be shelved alongside Richard Dawkins THE SELFISH GENE and THE BLIND WATCHMAKER. Together, these three fine works confront the traditional Western view of a universe and the life in it resulting from a Designer. From Dawkins' biological analysis to Sagan's cosmological view, this obstructionist outlook is here rendered groundless. More people must read Pale Blue Dot to gain an idea of who we are and where we stand in the vastness of a nearly limitless universe. Please read this book and convey its ideas to others. There is much to be gained from its imparted wisdom. [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring and fascinating journey, 7 Dec 2000
This review is from: Pale Blue Dot: a Vision of the Human Future in Space (Paperback)
Carl Sagan is one of the most brilliant thinkers of our generation and this book is an exclamation mark on a fruitful and alas, too short, career. This book is a sequel to the well-known "cosmos" in which, the author contemplates on the future of humankind on earth and in the farthest regions of space. As always, it is a riveting journey guided by the enthusiastic, humorous and eloquent Sagan who manages to leave the reader with a feeling of cautious optimism despite the many reasons humankind has to worry about its future. An excellent read.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful product, 14 Oct 2009
By Paul Stefan Kilday - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   
This review is from: Pale Blue Dot (Hardcover)
An almost perfect hardback copy of a much loved book imported from America was a real indulgence but well worth it.
Can't say enough positive things about this book.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

This product's forum
Discussion Replies Latest Post
No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
 

   

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Look for similar items by subject














i.e., each product must be in subject 1 AND subject 2 AND ...

Feedback

Ad

Your Recent History

 (What's this?)

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.