Handbook of Astrobiology

by Vera M. Kolb
Handbook of Astrobiology
Author: Vera M. Kolb
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1334
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351661108
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Choice Recommended Title, August 2019 Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond. This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study. Features: Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead

Handbook of Astrobiology

by Vera M. Kolb
Handbook of Astrobiology
Author: Vera M. Kolb
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 866
Release: 2018-12-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1351661116
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Choice Recommended Title, August 2019 Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here. Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond. This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study. Features: Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead

Astrobiology

by Vera M. Kolb
Astrobiology
Author: Vera M. Kolb
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2014-08-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1466584629
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Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach provides a full course in astrobiology with an emphasis on abiogenesis and evolution. The book presents astrobiology both as a developing science and as the science of the future.The origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere continues to be a subject of scientific and philosophical examination. The

Astrobiology

by Charles S. Cockell
Astrobiology
Author: Charles S. Cockell
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1118913353
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Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field that asks profound scientific questions. How did life originate on the Earth? How has life persisted on the Earth for over three billion years? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? What is the future of life on Earth? Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe is an introductory text which explores the structure of living things, the formation of the elements for life in the Universe, the biological and geological history of the Earth and the habitability of other planets in our own Solar System and beyond. The book is designed to convey some of the major conceptual foundations in astrobiology that cut across a diversity of traditional fields including chemistry, biology, geosciences, physics and astronomy. It can be used to complement existing courses in these fields or as a stand-alone text for astrobiology courses. Readership: Undergraduates studying for degrees in earth or life sciences, physics, astronomy and related disciplines, as well as anyone with an interest in grasping some of the major concepts and ideas in astrobiology.

Alien Life Imagined

by Mark Brake
Alien Life Imagined
Author: Mark Brake
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 283
Release: 2013
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 0521491290
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Compelling account of how ideas of alien life have evolved for general readers, amateur astronomers and undergraduate students studying astrobiology.

An Introduction to Astrobiology

by David A. Rothery
An Introduction to Astrobiology
Author: David A. Rothery
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2018-03-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108359779
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How did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the techniques most successfully used for discovery and characterisation of exoplanets. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to embrace the latest developments in this field. Updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, the exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa and Enceladus, and the burgeoning discoveries in exoplanetary systems. Ideal for introductory courses on the subject, the textbook is also well-suited for self-study. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/features/planets, include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments.

The Exoplanet Handbook

by Michael Perryman
The Exoplanet Handbook
Author: Michael Perryman
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 973
Release: 2018-08-30
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1108419771
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A complete and in-depth review of exoplanet research, covering the discovery methods, physics and theoretical background.

Astrobiology of Earth

by Joseph Gale
Astrobiology of Earth
Author: Joseph Gale
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 262
Release: 2009-04-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0199205809
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An understanding of the unique conditions that allowed life to emerge and exist today on our planet is essential if we are to answer two fundamental questions facing humanity - the continuation of life on earth, and the existence of life outside our planet. This book contributes to our understanding of astrobiology as it applies to planet Earth.

Astrobiology

by Andrew May
Astrobiology
Author: Andrew May
Publisher: Icon Books
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-09-05
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1785783432
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Extraterrestrial life is a common theme in science fiction, but is it a serious prospect in the real world? Astrobiology is the emerging field of science that seeks to answer this question. The possibility of life elsewhere in the cosmos is one of the most profound subjects that human beings can ponder. Astrophysicist Andrew May gives an expert overview of our current state of knowledge, looking at how life started on Earth, the tell-tale 'signatures' it produces, and how such signatures might be detected elsewhere in the Solar System or on the many 'exoplanets' now being discovered by the Kepler and TESS missions. Along the way the book addresses key questions such as the riddle of Fermi's paradox ('Where is everybody?') and the crucial role of DNA and water – they're essential to 'life as we know it', but is the same true of alien life? And the really big question: when we eventually find extraterrestrials, will they be friendly or hostile?