Binding: Paperback
Description: 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 that live 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.
Title: Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction
Author(s): Catling David C. (Deptartment Of Earth And Space Sciences And Astrobiology Program University Of Washington Seattle Usa.)
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Barcode: 9780199586455
Pages: 160 Pages, 10 Black And White Illustrations
Publication Date: 1/1/2014
Series: Very Short Introductions
Category: Ecological Science, The Biosphere