Habitable Planets for Man

Dole, Stephen H.

ISBN 10: 0833042270 / ISBN 13: 9780833042279

Published by RAND Corporation, 2007

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR009646849

Synopsis:

Habitable Planets for Man examines and estimates the probabilities of finding planets habitable to man, 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. This is a reprint of an edition originally published in 1964.

From the Back Cover: "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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Habitable Planets for Man
Publisher: RAND Corporation
Publication Date: 2007
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good