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- ↑ Dyson, Freeman (2013-07-10). From Eros to Gaia. ISBN 978-0-307-83102-6.
- ↑ "Review of From Eros to Gaia by Freeman Dyson". Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. Educational Foundation for Nuclear Science, Inc. 49 (5): 54–55. June 1993.
- ↑ Dyson, Freeman (2013). "Preface". From Eros to Gaia. ISBN 978-0307831026.
- ↑ "Review of From Eros to Gaia by Freeman Dyson". Kirkus Reviews. 1992.
- ↑ "Review of From Eros to Gaia by Freeman J. Dyson". Publishers Weekly. 4 May 1992.