Astrobiology: Understanding Life in the Universe eBook

A guide to understanding the formation of life in the UniverseThe revised and updated second edition of  offers an introductory text that explores the structure of living things, the formation of the elements required for life in the Universe, the biological and geological history of the Earth, and the habitability of other planets. Written by a noted expert on the topic, the book examines many of the major conceptual foundations in astrobiology, which cover a diversity of traditional fields including chemistry, biology, geosciences, physics, and astronomy.

AstrobiologyThe book explores many profound questions such as: How did life originate on Earth? How has life persisted on Earth for over three billion years? Is there life elsewhere in the Universe? What is the future of life on Earth?  is centered on investigating the past and future of life on Earth by looking beyond Earth to get the answers. Astrobiology links the diverse scientific fields needed to understand life on our own planet and, potentially, life beyond. This new second edition:

Astrobiology

Written for students of life sciences, physics, astronomy and related disciplines, the updated edition of  is an essential introductory text that includes recent advances to this dynamic field.

Astrobiology

Astrobiology Understanding Life in the Universe 2nd Edition by Charles S. Cockell and Publisher Wiley-Blackwell. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9781119550396, 1119550394. The print version of this textbook is ISBN: 9781119550358, 1119550351.