Linde P. The Hunt for Alien Life: A Wider Perspective

Springer International Publishing Switzerland, 2016. – 385 p. – ISBN10: 3319241168.Focuses on the revolutionary event of exoplanets - detection, characteristics and possibilities for life
Presents the history of SETI as well as new research and methods being used for detection and communication
Addresses philosophical questions about the possibility of finding extraterrestrial life and how to explain the Fermi paradox
Astronomer Peter Linde takes the reader through the story of the search for extraterrestrial life in a captivating and thought-provoking way, specifically addressing the new research that is currently devoted towards discovering other planets with life. He discusses the methods used to detect possible signals from other civilizations and the ways that the space sciences are changing as a result of this new field. “Are we alone?” is a mystery that has forever fascinated mankind, gaining momentum by scientists since the 1995 discovery of the existence of exoplanets began to inspire new ways of thinking in astronomy. Here, Linde tries to answer many philosophical questions that derive from this area of research: Is humanity facing a change of paradigm, that we are not unique as intelligent beings? Is it possible to communicate with others out there, and even if we can—should we?A Cosmic Perspective
How Is a Planetary System Formed?
The Development of Life on Earth
Alien Life at Close Range?
Exoplanets—From Speculation to Reality
A Menagerie of Planets
Exoplanets: A Look Into the Future
Signs of Life from Earth
How Many Civilisations Are There?
Where Is Everybody?
SETI: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Journey to the Stars
What Do the Aliens Look Like?
Appendixs
Some Researcher Profiles
List of Music on Voyagers “Golden Record”
Tips for Further Reading