Cosmos by Carl Sagan Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Cosmos
Book Review: A Great book on everything on Earth, our Galaxy and beyond.
Summary: 5 Stars
Cosmos is a not a science book, it is about everthing that relates to our universe. Through its thirteen chapters, it tells the tales of human origin, scientific discoveries and space explorations of human. Many passages reflect strongly the beliefs and opinions of Carl Sagan (his faith on science as the true pathway to understanding the cosmos, his distaste of our own self-destructive instincts and mostly his sence of the insignificance of the human race against the universe), which I personally think is the most interesting and thought-provoking part of the book. All in all a GREAT book to read and treasure. Its one of those books which you borrowed it first from library, and then bought your own copy just because it's simply a book to own!Book Review: A Voyage of the imagination
Summary: 5 Stars
Cosmos was the foundation of my life and dreams, Dr. Sagan made me dream that I could reach the stars and travel far in space and time. His 13 episodes TV series is of the best that has been aired in all the history of the TV and this book allows you to relive those magical moments. After reading this book you will feel that your mind and understanding of the universe has been enhanced and you'll be one with the Cosmos. We are stardust and we are the conscience of the Universe.Book Review: A book that everyone should read
Summary: 5 Stars
The book is wonderful, lyric, magic. Everyone should read it to get a better understanding about the universe and about our Earth. For sure after reading this book you will be a better person.
Fernando
Book Review: A classic.
Summary: 5 Stars
This is the classic book that got me interested and excited about science in general and astronomy in particular when I was 12 or 13 years old. I haven't read it in a while, but remember it being an exciting read not just becuase it introduces you to some fundamentals about science, but because Sagan personalizes and humanizes everything in his book, from the ancient astronomers to the possibility of life outside of our solar system. It's a book full of wonderment and hope and optimism for the future, but with cautionary warnings and thoughtful musings.Book Review: A fine introduction, but....
Summary: 3 Stars
Sagan's "Cosmos" is a fine generalization of the different elements and processes that drive our universe. Yet, the book (like all other books) is only a step in our development as human beings, and should not be revered too greatly. Like the religious scriptures' biases toward mystery and metaphysics, "Cosmos" expresses all the prejudices and assumptions of a biologist: in summa, one who wishes to be truthful must read the book critically (Note, for example, Sagan's belief in evolution by natural selection). For serious scientific understanding, one would be best studying the disciplines' origins and histories, through their primary sources: the Ionian philosphers, the Arab astronomers, Renaissance authors, Einstein's explanation of Special and General Relativity, and so forth. This will take energy (which most folks are too lazy to exert), but the intellectual and spiritual rewards are ample.