In 1973, Carl Sagan published The Cosmic Connection, a daring view of
the universe, which rapidly became a classic work of popular science and
inspired a generation of scientists and enthusiasts. This seminal work is
reproduced here for a whole new generation to enjoy. In Sagan's typically
lucid and lyrical style, he discusses many topics from astrophysics and
solar system science, to colonization, terraforming and the search for
extraterrestrials. Sagan conveys his own excitement and wonder, and
relates the revelations of astronomy to the most profound human problems
and concerns: issues that are just as valid today as they were thirty
years ago. New to this edition are Freeman Dyson's comments on Sagan's
vision and the importance of the work, Ann Druyan's assessment of Sagan's
cultural significance as a champion of science, and David Morrison's
discussion of the advances made since 1973 and what became of Sagan's
predictions. Who knows what wonders this third millennium will reveal,
but one thing is certain: Carl Sagan played a unique role in preparing
us for them.

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