Mixing 20th-century theories in physics with philosophy, Mallove creates a cosmological view of our universe. His ``quickening universe'' possesses ``the dual attribute of coming to life and accelerating.'' He conveys the duality through discussions on terra-forming, the big bang, extraterrestrial communication, and the ``Gaia'' hypothesis. Mallove's articulate writing, using current sources, includes his reflections on these subjects, which tie scientific discovery to the lay world. Written for nonphysicists, the work is recommended for general collections. Michael D. Cramer, Virginia Polytechnic Inst. & State Univ. Lib., Blacksburg Copyright 1987 Cahners Business Information.
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