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Perfect Planet, Clever Species: How Unique Are We? Hardcover - 2002
by William C. Burger
How likely is it that intelligent life exists elsewhere in the universe? This is the intriguing question explored by the author, who makes the case that human evolution may be unique in our galaxy. Illustrations.
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As we begin the twenty-first century, we mark the end of one of the most significant millennia in human history.
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- Title Perfect Planet, Clever Species: How Unique Are We?
- Author William C. Burger
- Binding Hardcover
- Edition 1ST
- Pages 345
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Prometheus Books, Amherst, NY
- Date September 2002
- Illustrated Yes
- ISBN 9781591020165 / 1591020166
- Weight 1.36 lbs (0.62 kg)
- Dimensions 9.46 x 6.36 x 0.94 in (24.03 x 16.15 x 2.39 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Life on other planets, Human evolution
- Library of Congress Catalog Number 2002068117
- Dewey Decimal Code 599.938
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