{"product_id":"contact-rare-books","title":"Contact by Carl Sagan [RARE BOOKS]","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) pb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a9077b5b-5505-4309-b160-fd62b204bd7f-37\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a9077b5b-5505-4309-b160-fd62b204bd7f-37\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:a9077b5b-5505-4309-b160-fd62b204bd7f-37\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-76\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7a8d3ef8-47e0-4893-8cf8-6731bc0a5267\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"obqri8\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"15\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"538\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eContact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a science fiction novel that explores humanity’s first encounter with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The story follows Dr. Ellie Arroway, a brilliant radio astronomer who discovers a mysterious signal from the star Vega containing detailed instructions for building a complex machine. As nations around the world react with excitement, fear, political conflict, and religious debate, the novel examines how humanity might respond to proof that it is not alone in the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eThe book combines scientific realism with philosophical and spiritual questions about existence, faith, technology, and human unity. Through Ellie’s journey, the novel explores the tension between scientific inquiry and belief systems while emphasizing curiosity and the search for truth. Known for its intellectual depth and emotional resonance, \u003cem data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eContact\u003c\/em\u003e presents science not just as knowledge, but as a way of understanding humanity’s place in the cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5ufj0k\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1019\"\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1322\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCarl Sagan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1934–1996) was an American astronomer, astrophysicist, author, and one of the world’s most influential science communicators. He played a major role in popularizing science through books, lectures, and the television series \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCosmos: A Personal Voyage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1740\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSagan’s work focused on planetary science, the search for extraterrestrial intelligence, and public understanding of science. He combined scientific rigor with poetic and philosophical reflection, inspiring millions of people to appreciate astronomy and critical thinking. Through works like \u003cem data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1625\"\u003eContact\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-start=\"1630\" data-end=\"1638\"\u003eCosmos\u003c\/em\u003e, he became a powerful advocate for scientific curiosity, skepticism, and exploration of the universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Best of Used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44270392377601,"sku":"2UOELI0OX-Used","price":499.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/sagan.jpg?v=1695035946","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/contact-rare-books","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}