Lucky Planet

In this pop-science masterpiece Waltham, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society, argues that life on Earth is, amazingly, a cosmic fluke.

A lively and well argued antidote to a widespread view that advanced life could arise frequently and in many places in the known Universe.'' Richard ForteyControversial - most people believe that there is life elsewhere in the universe, but David Waltham argues that Earth is an exception

'David Waltham takes us on a delightful tour of the various factors that influence planetary habitability and the evolution of advanced life. That he thinks the prospects for it are unlikely is all the more reason for us to go up to space and take a good look!'

Auteur
David Waltham obtained a first-class degree and a PhD in Physics before moving into the oil industry in the early 1980s. This industrial experience led to his appointment, in 1986, as a lecturer at Royal Holloway, University of London, where he became Head of Earth Sciences from 20082012.