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-Title: Carl Sagan. A Life.
-Author:
Keay Davidson.
-Publisher:
John Wiley & Sons, Lted.
-Pages:
20 + 540
-Illustrations:
B & W photos.
-Language:
English.
-Publication Date:
October 15, 1999.
-ISBN: 0471252867 (hardback), 0471395366 (paperback)

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EDITORIAL INFORMATION

Ostracised by some, respected by others, admired by many, Carl Sagan - astronomer, Pulitzer Prize winning author, professor, humanitarian and environmentalist - is one of the most celebrated scientists of all time. His enthusiasm and eloquence about the wonders of space, the marvels of the human brain, and the mysteries of life captured the imagination of millions. He courted controversy all his working life, inspiring wildly opposed opinions.

Now, in the first biography about this fascinating scientist who inspired a generation to look to the stars and beyond, Sagan's fans and foes can finally begin to understand the complex amn behind the visionary legend. Carl Sagan: A Life by Keay Davidson, offers ans unprecedented look at Sagan's life through exclusive interviews with his family and friends, numerous scientists and colleagues, and even his opponents. With unique access to private letters and historical documents, Davidson shows Sagan's roller-coaster life of sccesses and failures - both professionally and personally.

(Extracted from the press release).

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GENERAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

-Contents.
-Preface.
-Acknowledgments.
-1. Brooklyn.
-2. Chicago.
-3. The Dungeon.
-4. High Ground.
-5. California.
-6. Harvard.
-7. Mars and Manna.
-8. Mr. X.
-9. Gods Like Men.
-10. The Shadow Line.
-11. The Dragons of Eden.
-12. Annie.
-13. Cosmos.
-14. Contact.
-15. The Value of L.
-16. Look Nack, Look Back.
-17. Hollywood.
-18. The Night Freight.
-Notes.
-Bibliography.
-Index.

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