Aliens and alien societies / Stanley Schmidt.
Aliens and alien societies / Stanley Schmidt.
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Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, c1995.
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N808.38762/6
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English
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226 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Ch. 1. Why Write About Aliens? -- Ch. 2. What Is Plausible? -- Ch. 3. Astronomical Basics -- Ch. 4. Biochemical Basics -- Ch. 5. Engineering Organisms: Alien Bodies and Minds -- Ch. 6. Creating Alien Societies -- Ch. 7. Alien Language -- Ch. 8. Interaction With Humans -- Ch. 9. Writing About Aliens:...
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Publisher
Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, c1995.
Place of Publication
Ohio
Date Published
c1995.
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Summary
Stanley Schmidt guides you toward a better understanding of our universe to create beings who will live in your science fiction. Aliens and Alien Societies explains science to help you make your fiction plausible. You'll avoid bringing characters from solar systems unlikely to support life. Discover the galaxy's vastness and imagine the technology...
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Aliens and alien societies / Stanley Schmidt.
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Science fiction writing series.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [206]-214) and index.
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c1995.
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N808.38762/6
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74VvD7mgJb2Z
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0898797063 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780898797060 (hardcover : alk. paper)
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808.38762
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991004907289702626
