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PublisherWiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-103527406603
ISBN-139783527406609
eBay Product ID (ePID)57009050
Product Key Features
Number of Pages434 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameComplete Course in Astrobiology
Publication Year2007
SubjectLife Sciences / Biology, Astronomy
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaScience
AuthorGerda Horneck
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight29.8 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.7 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Reviews"The book is an ultimate source of the modern astrobiological knowledge. It provides a justified Universal-scale framework for the understanding of the biological evolution. and last, but not least, this is am enriching and pleasant read." ( Zentralblatt fur Geologie und Palaontologie , 2008) "I would recommend this book highly for dipping into and for a group library. Some of the more unusual material would be hard to scrape together from other sources and is particularly useful to have in one place. At around fifty pounds, it is a good purchase for a new astrobiologist or student expecting to study astrobiology in depth." ( The Astrobiology Society of Britain , January 2008) "...the book would be a valuable addition to the library of any institution concerned with microbiology." ( Microbiology Today , November 2007) "This up-to-date resource is based on lectures developed by experts...and carefully edited by the leading astrobiologists within the European community." ( Lunar and Planetary Information Bulletin , December 2007) "...this is an elegantly written and edited book ... it is a good value for individual purchase." ( Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres , December 2007)
Dewey Edition22
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal576.839
Table Of Content1 Astrobiology: From the Origin of Life on Earth to Life in the Universe (Andr&É Brack).1.1 General Aspects of Astrobiology.1.2 Reconstructing Life in a Test Tube.1.3 The Search for Traces of Primitive Life.1.4 The Search for Life in the Solar System.1.5 The Search for Life Beyond the Solar System.1.6 Conclusions.1.7 Further Reading.2 From the Big Bang to the Molecules of Life (Harry J. Lehto).2.1 Building Blocks of Life.2.2 Big Bang: Formation of H and He.2.3 First Stars: Formation of Small Amounts of C, O, N, S and P and Other Heavy Elements.2.4 Normal Modern Stars, Bulk Formation of C, O, N, S, P and Other Heavy Elements.2.5 The First Molecules (CO and H 2 O).2.6 Interstellar Matter.2.7 Generation of Stars: Formation of the Sun and Planets.2.8 Further Reading.2.9 Questions for Students.3 Basic Prebiotic Chemistry (Herv&É).3.1 Key Molecules of Life.3.2 Historical Milestones.3.3 Sources of Prebiotic Organic Molecules.3.4 From Simple to Slightly More Complex Compounds.3.5 Conclusions.3.6 Further Reading.3.7 Questions for Students.4 From Molecular Evolution to Cellular Life (Kirsi Lehto).4.1 History of Life at Its Beginnings.4.2 Life as It Is Known.4.3 Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA).4.4 "Life" in the RNAProtein World: Issues and Possible Solutions.4.5 "Life" Before the Appearance of the Progenote.4.6 The RNA World.4.7 Beginning of Life.4.8 Further Reading.4.9 Questions for Students.5 Extremophiles, the Physicochemical Limits of Life (Growth and Survival) (Helga Stan-Lotter).5.1 A Brief History of Life on Earth.5.2 Extremophiles and Extreme Environments.5.3 Microbial Survival of Extreme Conditions.5.4 Conclusions.5.5 Further Reading.5.6 Questions for Students.6 Habitability (Charles S. Cockell).6.1 A Brief History of the Assessment of Habitability.6.2 What Determines Habitability?6.3 Uninhabited Habitable Worlds.6.4 Factors Determining Habitability.6.5 A Postulate for Habitability.6.6 Some Test Cases for Habitability.6.7 Conclusions.6.8 Further Reading.6.9 Questions for Students.7 Astrodynamics and Technological Aspects of Astrobiology Missions in Our Solar System (Stefanos Fasoulas and Tino Schmiel).7.1 Introduction.7.2 The Rocket Equation.7.3 Orbital Mechanics and Astrodynamics.7.4 Orbital Maneuvers.7.5 Example: Missions to Mars.7.6 Further Reading.7.7 Questions for Students.8 Astrobiology of the Terrestrial Planets, with Emphasis on Mars (Monica M. Grady).8.1 The Solar System.8.2 Terrestrial Planets.8.3 Further Reading.8.4 Questions for Students.9 Astrobiology of Saturn's Moon Titan (Fran&Çois Raulin).9.1 Extraterrestrial Bodies of Astrobiological Interest.9.2 Some Historical Milestones in the Exploration of Titan.9.3 General Properties, Formation and Internal Structure of Titan.9.4 Atmosphere and Surface o
SynopsisThis up-to-date resource is based on lectures developed by experts in the relevant fields and carefully edited by the leading astrobiologists within the European community. Aimed at graduate students in physics, astronomy and biology and their lecturers, the text begins with a general introduction to astrobiology, followed by sections on basic prebiotic chemistry, extremophiles, and habitability in our solar system and beyond. A discussion of astrodynamics leads to a look at experimental facilities and instrumentation for space experiments and, ultimately, astrobiology missions, backed in each case by the latest research results from this fascinating field. Includes a CD-ROM with additional course material., Based on lectures developed by experts in the field and carefully edited by the leading astrobiologists within Europe, this text draws on the latest research results. Includes a CD-ROM with additional material.
LC Classification NumberQH327
