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Synopsis
Burger (curator emeritus, Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago) ponders the likelihood that other technological civilizations exist in Earth's galaxy. He examines the critical points in the planet's early history, the long trajectory of life on the planet, and recent cultural advances. His evaluation of evolutionary and cosmic history suggests we may indeed be unique inhabitants of the galaxy. Includes 12 color plates. Academic but accessible to the general reader. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR