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- The book includes subjects missing in other discussions of astrobiology that help the reader to appreciate the limitations of our current understanding of astrobiology (philosophy and the current bases of cosmology)
- References in each chapter to the rich enclosed illustrated glossary help the reader to find his or her way through the vast array of disciplines that make up astrobiology
- Includes over 100 illustrations mostly in colour that lead specialists in diverse scientific areas, as well as in the humanities, gently and pleasantly into the most relevant arguments
Part of the book series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology (COLE, volume 20)
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Table of contents (16 chapters)
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Front Matter
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The Origin of Life in the Universe
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Front Matter
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Evolution of Life in the Universe
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EVOLUTION OF LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
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The Distribution of Life in the Universe
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THE DISTRIBUTION OF LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
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The Destiny of Life in the Universe
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About this book
Reviews
From the reviews:
“Chela-Flores (Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy) supplies up-to-date reviews of the astronomy (so viewers will know where to aim telescopes), a survey of early life on Earth … and a survey of solar system candidates. … Overall, a good volume to have on one’s library shelf and to function as a required reference in astrobiology courses. Summing Up: Recommended. All academic, general, and professional audiences.” (K. L. Schick, Choice, Vol. 49 (6), February, 2012)
“I strongly recommend this book, written by a real humanist, to any open-minded reader eager to consider “classical” astrobiology in its philosophical context. The book offers a very rare occasion to access the full dimension of astrobiology: origin, evolution, distribution and destiny of life in the Universe.” (André Brack, Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres, March, 2012)
“While reading this book, the origin-of-life professional will recognize its useful organization and summary of various components of astrobiology. … I found this book instructive and mind-opening. … The author is very successful in conveying that much can be gained in astrobiology by merging science with philosophy.” (Radu Popa, Astrobiology, Vol. 12 (10), 2012)
Authors and Affiliations
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Centre for Theoretical Physics, The Abdus Salam International, Trieste, Italy
Julian Chela-Flores
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: The Science of Astrobiology
Book Subtitle: A Personal View on Learning to Read the Book of Life
Authors: Julian Chela-Flores
Series Title: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-1627-8
Publisher: Springer Dordrecht
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media B.V. 2011
Hardcover ISBN: 978-94-007-1626-1Published: 28 July 2011
Softcover ISBN: 978-94-007-3708-2Published: 26 November 2013
eBook ISBN: 978-94-007-1627-8Published: 28 July 2011
Series ISSN: 1566-0400
Series E-ISSN: 2215-0048
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XXIV, 340
Additional Information: 2nd Edition.
Topics: Astrobiology, Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Exploration and Astronautics), Astronomy, Astrophysics and Cosmology, Evolutionary Biology, Biogeosciences, Philosophy of Nature