We Are Not Alone

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Science correspondent Sullivan gives an account of all known about &amp; done to find intelligent life beyond Earth. He discusses ways in which discovering extraterrestrial life would affect religion, philosophy &amp; cosmology.<br />Preface<br />Acknowledgments<br />Order of the Dolphin <br />Spheres within spheres<br />Science reborn <br />Is our universe unique?<br />The solar system: exception or rule? <br />The puzzle of the "slow" stars <br />Where to look <br />The origin of life: creation or evolution? <br />The origin of life: building molecules <br />Visitors from space <br />"Wax and wigglers" <br />Is there life on Mars?<br />The uniquely rational way<br />Project Ozma <br />Other channels<br />Can they visit us?<br />Is there intelligent life on earth?<br />Celestial syntax <br />What if we succeed?<br />References<br />Index