ISBN10: 0199586454, ISBN13: 9780199586455, [publisher: OUP OXFORD 2013-10-24, Oxford] Softcover Language: ENG
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2013]

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ISBN10: 0199586454, ISBN13: 9780199586455, [publisher: Oxford University Press, USA 1/1/2014] Softcover Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction 0.3
[Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 2014]
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ISBN10: 0199586454, ISBN13: 9780199586455, [publisher: Oxford University Press, Oxford] Softcover Paperback. Astrobiology is the study of the origin and development of life on this and other planets. What fascinates people about astrobiology is that it seeks answers to long-standing unsolved questions: How quickly did life evolve on Earth and why did life persist here? Is there life elsewhere in the Solar System or beyond? The research of astrobiology has become more crucial than ever in recent decades, as biologists have discovered microbes thatlive in ever more extreme settings, such as bubbling hot springs, in acid, or deep within rocks. Rooted in strong and rigorous research, astrobiology incorporates the work of microbiologists, geologists,and astronomers. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the origins of astrobiology and demonstrates its impact on current astronomical research and potential future discoveries. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts,analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. Astrobiologists study the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond Earth; a question that has fascinated scientists for hundreds of ...
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