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Astrobiology : A Multi Disciplinary Approach by Jonathan I. Lunine (2004, Hardcover)

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PublisherAddison-Wesley Longman, Incorporated

ISBN-100805380426

ISBN-139780805380422

eBay Product ID (ePID)30881059

Product Key Features

Number of Pages450 Pages

Publication NameAstrobiology : a Multi Disciplinary Approach

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

SubjectSpace Science, Life Sciences / Biology, Astronomy

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaScience

AuthorJonathan I. Lunine

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight32.6 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width7.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2004-053408

Dewey Edition22

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal576.8/3

Table Of ContentI. INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS ASTROBIOLOGY? 1. Historical Background. 2. Essential Concepts I: Some Basic Physics of Forces and Particles. 3. Necessary Concepts II: The Physics of Chemistry. 4. Necessary Concepts III: The Chemistry of Life. 5. The Cosmic Foundations of the Origin of Life. 6. Planetological Foundations for the Origin of Life. 7. Thermodynamic Foundations for the Origin of Life. 8. Biological Foundations for the Origin of Life. 9. Specific Models for the Origin of Life. 10. Signs of Life: The Span of Terrestrial Biotic Environments. 11. Planetary Evolution I: Earth as a Habitable World. 12. Planetary Evolution II: The History of Mars. 13. Planetary Evolution III: The Significance of Europa and Titan. 14. Life Elsewhere I: Direct Detection of Life (Mars, Europa, Titan). 15. Life Elsewhere II: The Discovery of Extra-Solar Planetary Systems and the Search for Habitable Planets. 16. External and Internal Influences in the Evolution of Life. 17. Complex Life, Evolution of Intelligence and the Persistence of Civilization.

SynopsisLunine (University of Arizona) examines key issues in astrobiology for upper-level undergraduate and beginning graduate students coming from physics, chemistry, geology, and biology backgrounds. Coverage encompasses the origin of the cosmos and the evolution of life, the mechanisms for maintenance of planetary habitability, the search for life else, New Delhi was born at two o'clock on 12 December 1911, asKing George V proclaimed it to be India's new capital athis grand Coronation Durbar. New Delhi: Making of aCapital pieces together the story of the eighthreincarnation of this historic city. Breaking new ground,this book showcases century-old telegrams, maps, plans,drawings, letters and scraps of paper; the Agreement thatthe chief architects - Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker -signed together; the sharp arguments the two had on keyarchitectural issues; and a lot more., Astrobiology: A Multidisciplinary Approach is the most comprehensive textbook available for emerging upper-level courses in astrobiology. Internationally renowned authority Jonathan Lunine gives students with a variety of backgrounds a solid foundation in the essential concepts of physics, chemistry, biology, and other relevant sciences to help them achieve a well-rounded understanding of the fascinating study of the origin of life, planetary evolution, and life in the cosmos.

LC Classification NumberQH325.L86 2004