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Captured by aliens : the search for life and truth in a very large universe
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Captured by aliens : the search for life and truth in a very large universe

by Joel Achenbach

This study examines the search for extraterrestrial life by analysing the relationships between science, superstition, and spirituality. It explores alien abduction and scientific theories regarding the existence of life beyond Earth.

Accession 30353 ISBN 0684848562 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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