Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN-10
- 0199586454
- ISBN-13
- 9780199586455
- Series
- Astrobiology
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 142
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-10-24
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Author
- David C. Catling
Description
Examines the origins of life on Earth and the search for extraterrestrial life, through an understanding of the factors that have allowed life to exist on this planet and the commonalities on others that may enable life elsewhere.
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