An Introduction to Astrobiology
- ISBN-10
- 0521837367
- ISBN-13
- 9780521837361
- Series
- An Introduction to Astrobiology
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 358
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004-05-24
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Authors
- Iain Gilmour, Mark A. Sephton
Description
An elementary university text about life in the universe for introductory courses in astrobiology.
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