From dying stars to the birth of life : the new science of astrobiology and the search for life in the universe /: the new science of astrobiology and the search for life in the universe. (2011)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Jerry L. Cranford.
• Other Names: Cranford, Jerry Lynn, 1942-
• Contents: I. Computers, rocket science, and the birth of astrobiology -- II. Our vast and hostile life-friendly universe -- III. How life works on planet Earth -- IV. How life and Earth co-evolved to produce a life-friendly biosphere -- V. The search for other worlds and other life-forms -- VI. The possibility of visiting or communicating with extraterrestrial civilizations -- VII. Some final thoughts from the author.
• Publisher Details: Place of publication not identified : NUP Nottingham University Press
• Publication Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (248 pages)
• Subjects: 576.839; Exobiology; Life -- Origin; Space environment; Exobiology; Life -- Origin; Space environment; Exobiology; Biogenesis; Extraterrestrial Environment
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781908062321; 1908062320
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
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