Astrobiology, Discovery, and Societal Impact Steven J. Dick is an English-language printed study book about the search for life beyond Earth. It focuses on the scientific and societal dimensions of astrobiology and is suitable for students and professionals in higher education.
This book addresses the human and societal impact of possible discoveries of life beyond Earth. Steven J. Dick discusses definitions of life, intelligence, culture, and communication in a cosmic context and explores the philosophical and theological implications of finding life, but also of its absence.
New discoveries, such as thousands of exoplanets, increase the likelihood of finding life beyond Earth. This work presents the latest insights and the implications for society and policy in an accessible way, suitable for disciplines across the sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
The content aligns with themes such as galaxies, the solar system, and astronomy within the Cambridge Astrobiology series.