"Destination Mars," by Martin Caidin, Jay Barbree and...

Book Brief

July 13, 1997|By Rich Gotshall | Rich Gotshall,Indianapolis Star and News

"Destination Mars," by Martin Caidin, Jay Barbree and Susan Wright. Penguin Studio 228pages. $29.95.

This book traces earthlings' fascination with Mars from early history through today.

Each chapter explores a different period, covering both the science and the science fiction surrounding the planet. The authors, follow the ebb and flow of theories about the planet and explore how changing technology influences scientific opinion.

No new scientific ground is broken. This is a book for interested lay people, not trained scientists with clear and brightly written text, and many illustrations.

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