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From Fossils to Astrobiology
. Ed(S): Seckbach, Joseph; Walsh, Maud
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Description for From Fossils to Astrobiology
Hardback. This volume reviews developments in paleontology and geobiology relating to the rapidly-developing field of Astrobiology, the study of life in the Universe. Uniquely among astrobiology monographs, the book focuses on fossil evidence from the geological record. Editor(s): Seckbach, Joseph; Walsh, Maud. Series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology. Num Pages: 582 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSAJ; PSG; RBG; RBX; VXQB; YQS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1033.
From Fossils to Astrobiology reviews developments in paleontology and geobiology that relate to the rapidly-developing field of Astrobiology, the study of life in the Universe. Many traditional areas of scientific study, including astronomy, chemistry and planetary science, contribute to Astrobiology, but the study of the record of life on planet Earth is critical in guiding investigations in the rest of the cosmos. In this varied book, expert scientists from 15 countries present peer-reviewed, stimulating reviews of paleontological and astrobiological studies. The overviews of established and emerging techniques for studying modern and ancient microorganisms on Earth and beyond, will be valuable ... Read more
From Fossils to Astrobiology reviews developments in paleontology and geobiology that relate to the rapidly-developing field of Astrobiology, the study of life in the Universe. Many traditional areas of scientific study, including astronomy, chemistry and planetary science, contribute to Astrobiology, but the study of the record of life on planet Earth is critical in guiding investigations in the rest of the cosmos. In this varied book, expert scientists from 15 countries present peer-reviewed, stimulating reviews of paleontological and astrobiological studies. The overviews of established and emerging techniques for studying modern and ancient microorganisms on Earth and beyond, will be valuable ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
582
Condition
New
Series
Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology
Number of Pages
546
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781402088360
SKU
V9781402088360
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Reviews for From Fossils to Astrobiology
From the reviews: "This book emphasizes the study of Precambrian paleontology and its implications for investigating extraterrestrial biosignatures. … Largely technical in nature, this fascinating volume … will be of great interest to astrobiologists, planetary astronomers, evolutionary biologists, and paleontologists. Summing Up: Recommended. Upper-division undergraduate through professional collections." (D. A. Brass, Choice, Vol. 46 (9), ... Read more