Xenology An Introduction to the Scientific Study of Extraterrestrial Life, Intelligence, and Civilization First Edition © 1975-1979, 2008 Robert A. Freitas Jr. All Rights Reserved.

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Preferred Literature Citation for Xenology (First Edition):

Robert A. Freitas Jr., Xenology: An Introduction to the Scientific Study of Extraterrestrial Life, Intelligence, and Civilization, First Edition, Xenology Research Institute, Sacramento, CA, 1979; http://www.xenology.info/Xeno.htm

Capsule Summary of Xenology (First Edition):

Xenology: An Introduction to the Scientific Study of Extraterrestrial Life, Intelligence, and Civilization (First Edition, Xenology Research Institute, 1975-1979, 2008). Topics include the history of the idea of extraterrestrial life; comparative planetology, stars, and galaxies; xenobiology (definition/origin of life, exotic biochemistries, and possible alien bioenergetics, biomechanics, sensations, reproduction, and intelligence); extraterrestrial civilizations (energy sources, biotechnology, interstellar travel, alien weapons, planetary and stellar engineering, xenosociology, and extraterrestrial governments and culture); interstellar communication techniques; and the sociology, legal issues, and appropriate interaction protocols pertaining to first contact.

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Xenology: An Introduction to the Scientific Study of Extraterrestrial Life, Intelligence, and Civilization

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© 1975-1979, 2008 Robert A. Freitas Jr. (CV) All Rights Reserved.

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