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Handbook of Astrobiology

PUBLISHER CRC Press (03/31/2021)
PRODUCT TYPE Paperback (Paperback)
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Choice Recommended Title, August 2019

Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here.

Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond.

This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study.

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  • Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field

  • Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology

  • Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead

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    ISBN-13: 9780367780487
    ISBN-10: 0367780488
    Binding: Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
    Content Language: English
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    Page Count: 868
    Carton Quantity: 10
    Product Dimensions: 8.40 x 1.70 x 11.00 inches
    Weight: 6.65 pound(s)
    Country of Origin: US
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    BISAC Categories
    Science | Life Sciences - Evolution
    Science | Physics - Astrophysics
    Science | Earth Sciences - Geology
    Dewey Decimal: 576.839
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    Choice Recommended Title, August 2019

    Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here.

    Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond.

    This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study.

    Features:

  • Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field

  • Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology

  • Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead

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