An Introduction to Astrobiology

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David A. Rothery (The Open University, Milton Keynes) Iain Gilmour (The Open University, Milton Keynes)

An Introduction to Astrobiology

David A. Rothery (The Open University, Milton Keynes), Iain Gilmour (The Open University, Milton Keynes), Mark A. Sephton (Imperial College London)

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Cambridge University Press
01 March 2018

Mathematics & Sciences; Astronomy, space & time

How did life on Earth begin? How common is it elsewhere in the Universe? Written and edited by planetary scientists and astrobiologists, this undergraduate-level textbook provides an introduction to the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system and the techniques most successfully used for discovery and characterisation of exoplanets. This third edition has been thoroughly revised to embrace the latest developments in this field. Updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, the exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa and Enceladus, and the burgeoning discoveries in exoplanetary systems. Ideal for introductory courses on the subject, the textbook is also well-suited for self-study. It highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, with full solutions provided. Online resources, hosted at www.cambridge.org/features/planets, include selected figures from the book, self-assessment questions and sample tutor assignments.

Edited by: David A. Rothery (The Open University Milton Keynes), Iain Gilmour (The Open University, Milton Keynes), Mark A. Sephton (Imperial College London)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 3rd Revised edition
Dimensions: Height: 263mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.120kg
ISBN: 9781108430838
ISBN 10: 110843083X
Pages: 398
Publication Date: 01 March 2018
Audience: College/higher education , A / AS level
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Origin of life; 2. Habitable world; 3. Mars; 4. Icy bodies: Europa and elsewhere; 5. Titan; 6. The detection of exoplanets; 7. The nature of exoplanetary systems; 8. How to find life on exoplanets; 9. Extraterrestrial intelligence; Answers and comments; Appendices; Glossary; Further reading; Acknowledgements; Figure references; Index.