Author: Harlow Shapley
Publisher: Washington Square Press (by arrangement with Beacon Press)
Publication Date: 1959 (First Washington Square Press Edition)
Format: Softcover, 144 pages
Condition: Good. Tight binding, pages show age toning. Moderate shelf wear with scuffing along edges and corners, previous price marked on front cover.
Description:
Harlow Shapley, the famed Harvard astronomer, delivers a fascinating exploration of humanity’s place in the cosmos in Of Stars and Men. This accessible yet profound work addresses timeless questions: Are there other people on other planets? Will Earth remain habitable? Is the human brain truly "superior"?
Written for the general reader, Shapley blends scientific insight with poetic reflection, presenting a captivating picture of the expanding universe and our role within it. This mid-20th-century classic captures the optimism and curiosity of the space age, offering both facts and philosophical musings.
A thoughtful addition to any collection of vintage science or astronomy literature, this edition reflects the cultural moment just before the dawn of the Space Race.
Of Stars and Men
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