Sagan, Carl

Discusses the nation's current obsession with what the author calls pseudo-science, which includes beliefs in things like ESP, crystal power, and the lost continent of Atlantis, debunking such notions through the use of scientific thinking and urging a renewed interest in the study of true science.

Discusses the nation's current obsession with what the author calls pseudo-science, which includes beliefs in things like ESP, crystal power, and the lost continent of Atlantis, debunking such notions through the use of scientific thinking and urging a renewed interest in the study of true science.

Explores the fascinating realm of comets answering questions raised by their appearance and delving into the superstitions surrounding them.

Provides an overview of science, including the past, present, and future. Presents a historical account of the development of scientific knowledge and methods and how science blends with philosophy.

Scientist Eleanor Arroway risks her life and reputation in an attempt to respond when radio telescopes on Earth receive a signal indicating the existence of life twenty-six light-years away in the vicinity of the star Vega.

Presents an overview of human evolution and discusses human and animal intelligence, the mechanisms of the brain, memory, sleep, myths and legends about evolution, and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestial life.

Explorers various aspects of several fields of science and examines the role of the intellect in scientific achievement.

Author suggests that the survival of the human race depends on the exploration and settlement of other worlds.

Examines the evolution of the universe and human knowledge and speculates on the existence of life on other planets.