Description
Want to know what's next for the human race? Step into Jim Al-Khalili's time machine ...
About the Author
Jim Al-Khalili OBE is an Iraqi-born British theoretical physicist, author and broadcaster. He is currently Professor of Theoretical Physics and Chair in the Public Engagement in Science at the University of Surrey. He has hosted several BBC productions about science, including BBC Radio 4's The Life Scientific.
Reviews
A collection of mind-boggling essays that are just the thing for firing up your brain cells * Saga *
Praise for Aliens: 'A brilliantly sharp collection * Observer *
[Aliens] goes far beyond the what and the where and the when of extraterrestrial-hunting to the biggest conundrum of all: why bother? ... This book is always lucid and sometimes unexpectedly beautiful * The Times *
With a handsome cover sprinkled with green glitter, and pages wittily edged in matching green, this is an ideal stocking-filler for keen alien-fanciers * Daily Mail *
Accessible and fun ... an utterly fascinating glimpse into all our potential futures -- Doug Johnstone * Big Issue *
Book Information
ISBN 9781781258958
Author Jim Al-Khalili
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Profile Books Ltd
Publisher Profile Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 251g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 128mm * 22mm