--- product_id: 49039375 title: "Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation" price: "KD 6.37" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49039375-cosmos-the-story-of-cosmic-evolution-science-and-civilisation store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation **Price:** KD 6.37 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation - **How much does it cost?** KD 6.37 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49039375-cosmos-the-story-of-cosmic-evolution-science-and-civilisation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation 1 by Sagan, Carl (ISBN: 0000349107033) from desertcart's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Review: Great read - A true classic Review: A Great Classic of Popular Science Writing - This book was written shortly after the ground-breaking documentary series of the same name also presented by the author. The book was published in 1981, which puts it in a time frame with two other ground-breaking popular science books: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins and A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkins. In no way can the book be considered dated. Indeed, it has a certain freshness, being written close to the great, pioneering space exploration mission of the Voyager and Pioneer probes which are discussed. The book could be described as a history of ideas, in particular the supreme achievement of humans, that of Science. Indeed, as far as we are currently aware, humans represent the first point at which the cosmos became aware of itself; a remarkable and humbling thought (although I hope there are other civilisations). Sagan is in no way dismissive of ideas about the cosmos arising from non-scientific approaches. In the very early days of humanity, these were brave attempts to understand the world. However, the message is very clear: the methods developed by science are the only way to understand the cosmos. Religion and the appeal to authority cannot provide adequate understanding. The origins of science in the pre-Socratic period and its tragic abandonment are described. The writing is crisp, clear and a pleasure to read. It is a unique combination of science, history and philosophy. I also recommend watching Sagan's documentary series and indeed the recently released new version of Cosmos presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson. To quote the first line of the first chapter: "The cosmos is all that ever is or ever was or ever will be." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 3,429 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 3 in Stars & Interstellar Matter 5 in Popular Astronomy 39 in Nature | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (8,200) | | Dimensions | 20 x 2.8 x 12.9 cm | | Edition | 1st | | ISBN-10 | 0349107033 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0349107035 | | Item weight | 324 g | | Language | English | | Print length | 416 pages | | Publication date | 11 Aug. 1983 | | Publisher | Abacus | ## Images ![Cosmos: The Story of Cosmic Evolution, Science and Civilisation - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/614kchjRC4L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read *by D***R on 16 February 2026* A true classic ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Great Classic of Popular Science Writing *by M***Y on 22 October 2014* This book was written shortly after the ground-breaking documentary series of the same name also presented by the author. The book was published in 1981, which puts it in a time frame with two other ground-breaking popular science books: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins and A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawkins. In no way can the book be considered dated. Indeed, it has a certain freshness, being written close to the great, pioneering space exploration mission of the Voyager and Pioneer probes which are discussed. The book could be described as a history of ideas, in particular the supreme achievement of humans, that of Science. Indeed, as far as we are currently aware, humans represent the first point at which the cosmos became aware of itself; a remarkable and humbling thought (although I hope there are other civilisations). Sagan is in no way dismissive of ideas about the cosmos arising from non-scientific approaches. In the very early days of humanity, these were brave attempts to understand the world. However, the message is very clear: the methods developed by science are the only way to understand the cosmos. Religion and the appeal to authority cannot provide adequate understanding. The origins of science in the pre-Socratic period and its tragic abandonment are described. The writing is crisp, clear and a pleasure to read. It is a unique combination of science, history and philosophy. I also recommend watching Sagan's documentary series and indeed the recently released new version of Cosmos presented by Neil deGrasse Tyson. To quote the first line of the first chapter: "The cosmos is all that ever is or ever was or ever will be." ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best *by A***A on 15 November 2025* Perfect! ## Frequently Bought Together - COSMOS - A Short History of Nearly Everything: A Journey Through Space and Time | Exploring the Mysteries of the Universe and Human Civilization - Siddhartha --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49039375-cosmos-the-story-of-cosmic-evolution-science-and-civilisation](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/49039375-cosmos-the-story-of-cosmic-evolution-science-and-civilisation) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-15*