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Overview""Habitable Planets for Man"" examines and estimates the probabilities of finding planets habitable to human beings, where they might be found, and the number there may be in our own galaxy. The author presents in detail the characteristics of a planet that can provide an acceptable environment for humankind, itemizes the stars nearest the earth most likely to possess habitable planets, and discusses how to search for habitable planets. Interestingly for our time, he also gives an appraisal of the earth as a planet and describes how its habitability would be changed if some of its basic properties were altered.""Habitable Planets for Man"" was published at the height of the space race, a few years before the first moon landing, when it was assumed that in the not-too-distant future human beings ""will be able to travel the vast distances to other stars."" More than forty years after its initial publication, and to celebrate RAND's 60th Anniversary, RAND brings this classic work back into print in paperback and digital formats. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen H. DolePublisher: RAND Imprint: RAND Edition: 2nd Dimensions: Width: 15.40cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.00cm Weight: 0.276kg ISBN: 9780833042279ISBN 10: 0833042270 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 30 September 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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