This manual provides comprehensive insight into humanity's place in the Universe, exploring the development of life on Earth, its existence in extreme environments, and the potential for life elsewhere. It delves into astrobiology, the origin of life, extremophiles, exoplanets, and solar system exploration, presenting complex scientific concepts in non-technical language. The content covers historical context from the Copernican revolution to the emergence of astrobiology, examining key themes such as the origin and variety of life on Earth, its survival in extreme conditions, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life, with a focus on our Solar System and planets beyond.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a detailed guide for anyone seeking to understand astrobiology and its profound impact on our perception of life and the cosmos. It is designed for an audience interested in gaining a deeper knowledge of these subjects, offering accessible explanations and a broad scope of inquiry. The manual aims to illuminate the scientific journey of understanding life's origins and its potential distribution throughout the Universe, making it an invaluable resource for exploration and learning.
Considering the development of life on Earth, the existence of life in extreme environments and the potential for life elsewhere in the Universe, this book gives a fascinating insight into our place in the Universe. Chris Impey leads the reader through the history, from the Copernican revolution to the emergence of the field of astrobiology - the study of life in the cosmos. He examines how life on Earth began, exploring its incredible variety and the extreme environments in which it can survive. Finally, Impey turns his attention to our Solar System and the planets beyond, discussing whether there may be life elsewhere in the Universe. Written in non-technical language, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to know more about astrobiology and how it is changing our views of life and the Universe. An accompanying website available at www.cambridge.org/9780521173841 features podcasts, articles and news stories on astrobiology.
Author: Impey, Chris
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Living Cosmos
Pages: 00412 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-06-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521173841
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
Considering the development of life on Earth, the existence of life in extreme environments and the potential for life elsewhere in the Universe, this book gives a fascinating insight into our place in the Universe. Chris Impey leads the reader through the history, from the Copernican revolution to the emergence of the field of astrobiology - the study of life in the cosmos. He examines how life on Earth began, exploring its incredible variety and the extreme environments in which it can survive. Finally, Impey turns his attention to our Solar System and the planets beyond, discussing whether there may be life elsewhere in the Universe. Written in non-technical language, this book is ideal for anyone wanting to know more about astrobiology and how it is changing our views of life and the Universe. An accompanying website available at www.cambridge.org/9780521173841 features podcasts, articles and news stories on astrobiology.
Author: Impey, Chris
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: The Living Cosmos
Pages: 00412 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2011-06-02
SKU-13/ISBN: 9780521173841
Category: Science : Astronomy - General
