Specifications
| book-author | Alan Longstaff |
|---|---|
| publisher | CRC Press; 1st edition |
| file-type | |
| pages | 472 pages |
| language | English |
| asin | B00QFFY1UE |
| isbn10 | 1439875766 |
| isbn13 | 9781439875766 |
Book Description
Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary pursuit that in various guises encompasses astronomy; chemistry; planetary and Earth sciences; and biology. It relies on mathematical; statistical; and computer modeling for theory; and space science; engineering; and computing to implement observational and experimental work. Consequently; when studying astrobiology; a broad scientific canvas is needed. For example; it is now clear that the Earth operates as a system; it is no longer appropriate to think in terms of geology; oceans; atmosphere; and life as being separate.
Reflecting this multiscience approach; Astrobiology: An Introduction:
- Covers topics such as stellar evolution; cosmic chemistry; planet formation; habitable zones; terrestrial biochemistry; and exoplanetary systems
- Discusses the origin; evolution; distribution; and future of life in the universe in an accessible manner; sparing calculus; curly arrow chemistry; and modeling details
Contains problems and worked examples; and includes a solutions manual with qualifying course adoption
Astrobiology: An Introduction provides a full introduction to astrobiology suitable for university students at all levels.
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