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The New Science of Astrobiology : From Genesis of the Living Cell to Evolution of Intelligent Behaviour in the Universe /

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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 ev...

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Main Author: Chela Flores, Julián
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint : Springer, 2001.
Series:Cellular origin and life in extreme habitats ; 3.
Subjects:
Physics.
Chemistry.
Geography.
Life sciences.
Humanities.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword<EM>.-</EM> Preface
  • <STRONG>Book 1: Origin of Life in the</STRONG> <STRONG>Universe.</STRONG> Introduction: What is astrobiology? <STRONG>Part I: Chemical</STRONG> <STRONG>Evolution: Foundations for the Study of the Origin of Life in the</STRONG> <STRONG>Universe.</STRONG> <STRONG>1.</STRONG> From cosmic to chemical evolution. <STRONG>2.</STRONG> From chemical to prebiotic evolution. <STRONG>3.</STRONG> Sources for life's origins: A search for biogenic elements. <STRONG>Part II: Prebiotic Evolution: The Birth of</STRONG> <STRONG>Biomolecules.</STRONG> <STRONG>4.</STRONG> From prebiotic evolution to single cells
  • <STRONG>Book 2:</STRONG> <STRONG>Evolution of Life in the Universe.</STRONG> <STRONG>5.</STRONG> From the age of prokaryotes to the origin of eukaryotes. <STRONG>6.</STRONG> Eukaryogenesis and evolution of intelligent behavior
  • <STRONG>Book 3: Distribution and Destiny of Life in the</STRONG> <STRONG>Universe.</STRONG> <STRONG>Part I: Exobiology: Scientific Bases for the Study of the</STRONG> <STRONG>Life of Other Worlds.</STRONG> <STRONG>7.</STRONG> On the possibility of biological evolution on Mars. <STRONG>8.</STRONG> On the possibility of biological evolution on Europa. <STRONG>9.</STRONG> On the possibility of chemical evolution on Titan. <STRONG>Part II: Bioastronomy:</STRONG> <STRONG>The Study of Astronomical Phenomena Related to Life.</STRONG> <STRONG>10.</STRONG> How different would life be elsewhere? <STRONG>11.</STRONG> The search for evolution of extraterrestrial intelligent behavior. <STRONG>12.</STRONG> Is the evolution of intelligent behavior universal? <STRONG>Part III: Cultural Foundations for the</STRONG> <STRONG>Discussion of the Destiny of Life in the Universe.</STRONG> <STRONG>13.</STRONG> Deeper implications of the search for extraterrestrial life. <STRONG>14.</STRONG> Philosophical implications of the search for extraterrestrial civilizations. <STRONG>15.</STRONG> Back to the beginning of astrobiology. <STRONG>16.</STRONG> Recapitulation
  • <STRONG>Book 4: Supplement.</STRONG> Notes and References. Glossary. Supplementary Reading. Indices. About the Author.