![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Nominally the story is told through the eyes of a passionate American scientist who discovers an alien message, but equally vivid are the Soviet astronomer, Chinese archaeologist, Nigerian theoretical physicist and Indian doctor. Most interesting is Sagan's characterization. Of course, such a reaction has many levels: politicians, industrialists and scientists have their own agendas. Nor should you look to Contact for green many-headed aliens and exotic worlds.What you will find is a sensitive and realistic portrayal of how the human race reacts to extraterrestrial intelligence. But that's not the reason to read Contact. Yes, there's a backdrop of science you get to learn some tidbits about the electromagnetic spectrum, astronomy and black holes. An optimism that brings together men and women across patriotic, ethnic and cultural divisions. It's one of collaboration between nations and scientific disciplines. ![]()
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