Life in the Universe: A Beginner's Guide - Couverture souple

Dartnell, Lewis

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1851685057 ISBN 13 : 9781851685059

Editeur : Oneworld Publications, 2007

Synopsis

Astrobiology, the study of life and its existence in the universe, is one of the hottest areas of scientific research. Lewis Dartnell considers some of the fascinating questions facing researchers today. Could life exist anywhere else in the universe? What might aliens really look like? Dartnell explains why Earth is uniquely suited for life and reveals our profound connection to the cosmos.

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

If one were to read a single book on astrobiology, this would be an excellent choice... The book is a must for the newcomer to astrobiology and an excellent resource for anyone wishing to expand their understanding of the subject. --Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries, April 2008

Few books are more wide-ranging and thought-provoking than Life in the Universe, an excellent introduction to the emerging science of astrobiology. --Oxford Today

An excellent introduction into the newly emerging and exciting field of astrobiology. --Gerda Horneck - author of /Looking for Life, Searching the Solar System/ and former Head of the Radiation Biology Section, at the German Aerospace Centre DLR in Cologne, Germany

Biographie de l'auteur :

Lewis Dartnell is currently researching at CoMPLEX (the Centre for Mathematics & Physics in the Life Sciences and Experimental Biology), at University College London. He has won three national science writing prizes, including second place in the prestigious Daily Telegraph / BASF Young Science Writer Award.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Oneworld Publications
• Date d'édition: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1851685057
• ISBN 13: 9781851685059
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 224