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The New Science of Astrobiology Julian Chela-Flores

The New Science of Astrobiology By Julian Chela-Flores

The New Science of Astrobiology by Julian Chela-Flores


Summary

Astrobiology is a very broad interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration.

The New Science of Astrobiology Summary

The New Science of Astrobiology: From Genesis of the Living Cell to Evolution of Intelligent Behaviour in the Universe by Julian Chela-Flores

Astrobiology is a very broad interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. A review covering its complete spectrum has been missing at a level accessible even to the non-specialist.
The last section of the book consists of a supplement, including a glossary, notes, and tables, which represent highly condensed `windows' into research ranging from basic sciences to earth and life sciences, as well as the humanities.
These additions should make The New Science of Astrobiology accessible to a wide readership: scientists, humanists, and the general reader will have an opportunity to participate in one of the most rewarding activities of contemporary culture.

The New Science of Astrobiology Reviews

"Recommended for anyone involved in studying life. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals; two-year technical program students."
(CHOICE 39:9 (2002)

Table of Contents

BOOK 1: Origin of Life in the Universe.- INTRODUCTION: What is astrobiology?.- 1. From cosmic to chemical evolution.- 2: From chemical to prebiotic evolution.- 3: Sources for lifes origins: A search for biogenic elements.- 4: From prebiotic evolution to single cells.- BOOK 2: Evolution of Life in the Universe.- 5: From the age of prokaryotes to the origin of eukaryotes.- 6: Eukaryogenesis and evolution of intelligent behavior.- BOOK 3: Distribution and Destiny of Life in the Universe.- 7: On the possibility of biological evolution on Mars.- 8: On the possibility of biological evolution on Europa.- 9: On the possibility of chemical evolution on Titan.- 10: How different would life be elsewhere?.- 11: The search for evolution of extraterrestrial intelligent behavior.- 12: Is the evolution of intelligent behavior universal?.- 13: Deeper implications of the search for extraterrestrial life.- 14: Philosophical implications of the search for extraterrestrial civilizations.- 15: Back to the beginning of astrobiology.- 16: Recapitulation.- Notes and References.- Supplementary Reading.- Indices.- Abbreviations.- Name Index.- About the Author.- Proceedings of related events in astrobiology co-edited by the author.

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NPB9780792371250
9780792371250
0792371259
The New Science of Astrobiology: From Genesis of the Living Cell to Evolution of Intelligent Behaviour in the Universe by Julian Chela-Flores
New
Hardback
Springer
2001-10-31
253
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