The future of humanity : terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth
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Author
Published
New York : Doubleday, [2018].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
1190L
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Published
New York : Doubleday, [2018].
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
xx, 339 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
English
Lexile measure
1190
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-324) and index.
Citation/References
Kirkus Reviews,,January 15, 2018
Citation/References
Library Journal Prepub Alert,,August 28, 2017
Description
"Formerly the domain of fiction, moving human civilization to the stars is increasingly becoming a scientific possibility--and a necessity. Whether in the near future due to climate change and the depletion of finite resources, or in the distant future due to catastrophic cosmological events, we must face the reality that humans will one day need to leave planet Earth to survive as a species. World-renowned physicist and futurist Michio Kaku explores in rich, intimate detail the process by which humanity may gradually move away from the planet and develop a sustainable civilization in outer space. He reveals how cutting-edge developments in robotics, nanotechnology, and biotechnology may allow us to terraform and build habitable cities on Mars. He then takes us beyond the solar system to nearby stars, which may soon be reached by nanoships traveling on laser beams at near the speed of light. Finally, he brings us beyond our galaxy, and even beyond our universe, to the possibility of immortality, showing us how humans may someday be able to leave our bodies entirely and laser port to new havens in space. With irrepressible enthusiasm and wonder, Dr. Kaku takes readers on a fascinating journey to a future in which humanity may finally fulfill its long-awaited destiny among the stars"--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
Target Audience
Adult,Brodart.
Target Audience
1190L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kaku, M. (2018). The future of humanity: terraforming Mars, interstellar travel, immortality, and our destiny beyond Earth (First edition.). Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kaku, Michio. 2018. The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth. Doubleday.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kaku, Michio. The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth Doubleday, 2018.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kaku, Michio. The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth First edition., Doubleday, 2018.
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