Astrobiology The Search for Life in the Universe

Astrobiology The Search for Life in the Universe
ISBN-10
160805473X
ISBN-13
9781608054732
Category
Science
Pages
220
Language
English
Published
2013-01-02
Publisher
Bentham Science Publishers
Author
Arnold Hanslmeier

Description

Astrobiology refers to the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life in the universe. This encompasses extraterrestrial life and life on Earth. Astrobiology is an interdisciplinary field that is gaining a rapidly growing interest among both the general public and the astronomical research community. This e-book explains the detection and evolution of exoplanets and discusses the question of habitability on such objects. Chapters in this text include cited references enabling the reader to acquire more information on specific aspects of astrobiology. It is also a suitable textbook for introductory taught courses in universities and colleges on the subject.

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