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The New Science of Astrobiology

From Genesis of the Living Cell to Evolution of Intelligent Behaviour in the Universe

Part of the book series: Cellular Origin, Life in Extreme Habitats and Astrobiology (COLE, volume 3)

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-1
  2. Origin of Life in the Universe

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 3-3
    2. Introduction: What is Astrobiology?

      • Julian Chela-Flores
      Pages 5-10
    3. Chemical evolution: Foundations for the study of the origin of life in the universe

      1. From cosmic to chemical evolution
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 13-28
      2. From chemical to prebiotic evolution
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 29-36
    4. Prebiotic evolution: The birth of biomolecules

      1. From prebiotic evolution to single cells
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 55-66
  3. Evolution of Life in the Universe

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 67-67
  4. Distribution and Destiny of Life in the Universe

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 87-88
    2. Exobiology of the solar system: Scientific bases for the study of the life of other worlds

      1. On the possibility of biological evolution on Mars
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 91-102
      2. On the possibility of biological evolution on Europa
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 103-116
      3. On the possibility of chemical evolution on Titan
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 117-128
    3. Bioastronomy: The study of astronomical phenomena related to life

      1. How different would life be elsewhere?
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 131-138
      2. Is the evolution of intelligent behavior universal?
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 149-156
    4. Cultural foundations for the discussion of the destiny of life in the universe

      1. Back to the beginning of astrobiology
        • Julian Chela-Flores
        Pages 175-184

About this book

Astrobiology is a very broad interdisciplinary field covering the origin, evolution, distribution, and destiny of life in the universe, as well as the design and implementation of missions for solar system exploration. A review covering its complete spectrum has been missing at a level accessible even to the non-specialist.
The last section of the book consists of a supplement, including a glossary, notes, and tables, which represent highly condensed `windows' into research ranging from basic sciences to earth and life sciences, as well as the humanities.
These additions should make The New Science of Astrobiology accessible to a wide readership: scientists, humanists, and the general reader will have an opportunity to participate in one of the most rewarding activities of contemporary culture.

Reviews

"Recommended for anyone involved in studying life. Lower-division undergraduates through professionals; two-year technical program students."
(CHOICE 39:9 (2002)

Authors and Affiliations

  • Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Trieste, Italy

    Julian Chela-Flores

  • Institute for Advanced Studies, Caracas

    Julian Chela-Flores

  • School of Theoretical Physics, Dublin

    Julian Chela-Flores

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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