1st Edition
by Vera M. Kolb (Editor)
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
