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Title: Serious science, serious stuff
Review: Not only a first class work of science, but a literary tour-de-force too. The Clarks do for the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence what Anthony Beevor has done for Stalingrad - this book really is that good. Its virtue is in clarity and rigour, tempered with a lighter touch and deft humour. The philosophical basis is sound, common-sensical and well-explained - the authors make it clear that SETI is not quite as simple as looking for sheep in New Zealand, but lots more fun! Bravo Clark and Clark! Popular science needs more crusaders like you!
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