Synopses & Reviews
Pulitzer Prize-winner Carl Sagan imagines the greatest adventure of all... the discovery of an advanced civilization in the depths of space. December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who-- or what-- is out there? In "Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In "Contact, he predict its future-- and our own.
About the Author
Carl Sagan Carl Sagan, the distinguished astronomer is the most widely read scientist in the world today. Cosmos, first published in 1980, is the best-selling science book ever published in the English language. The accompanying Peabody and Emmy Award-winning television series was seen in 60 countries. His other books include The Dragons of Eden, awardedthe Pulitzer Prize in 1978, Broca's Brain, and (with Ann Druyan) the recent bestseller Comet. Dr. Sagan has been deeply involved in spacecraft exploration of the planets and in the radio search for extraterrestrial intelligence. His numerous awards include the NASA Medals for Exceptional Scientific Achievement and for Distinguished Public Service, the John F. Kennedy Astronautics Award, the Honda Prize, and the Joseph Priestley Award "for distinguished contributions to the welfare of Mankind." He has also recently received the annual Awards for Public Service of the Federation of American Scientists and of Physicians for Social Responsibility. Sr. Sagan is the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences at Cornell University, where he also serves as Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at the Center for Radiophysics and Space Research.