What we know about extraterrestrial intelligence : foundations of xenology /: foundations of xenology. ([2017])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Michael Ashkenazi.
• Authors: Ashkenazi, Michael
• Contents: Introduction and objectives -- Space in the background -- The physical parameters of ilfs -- The evolutionary parameters on ilfs -- Defining alternative modes of intelligence -- Language and symbols -- The cultural parameters of ilfs -- Et civilizations -- The classification and analysis of et civilizations and cultures -- Issues in contacting eti: when the phoenicians come trading -- Interaction and intellectual exchange -- The consequences of contact -- Conclusions: conversations with eti and the issue of culture.
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2017
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 576.839; Physics; Extraterrestrial beings; Life on other planets; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Evolution; Extraterrestrial beings; Life on other planets; Social Science -- Anthropology -- General; Science -- Astrophysics & Space Science; Anthropology; Evolution; Astronautics; Astrobiology; Anthropology; Evolution (Biology); Astrophysics; Science -- Astronomy; UFOs & extraterrestrial beings; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319444567; 3319444565
• Related ISBNs: 3319444557; 9783319444550
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.