Handbook of astrobiology 1st Edition by Vera M Kolb ISBN 1138065129 978-1138065123

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ISBN 10: 1138065129

ISBN 13:  978-1138065123

Author:  Vera M Kolb

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Astrobiology is the study of the origin, evolution, distribution, and future of life on Earth. This exciting and significant field of research also investigates the potential existence and search for extra-terrestrial life in the Solar System and beyond.

This is the first handbook in this burgeoning and interdisciplinary field. Edited by Vera Kolb, a highly respected astrobiologist, this comprehensive resource captures the history and current state of the field. Rich in information and easy to use, it assumes basic knowledge and provides answers to questions from practitioners and specialists in the field, as well as providing key references for further study.

Features:

• Fills an important gap in the market, providing a comprehensive overview of the field
• Edited by an authority in the subject, with chapters written by experts in the many diverse areas that comprise astrobiology
• Contains in-depth and broad coverage of an exciting field that will only grow in importance in the decades ahead

Table of contents: 

Part 1. Astrobiology: Definition, scope, and education
1.1 Astrobiology: Definition and scope
1.2 Astrobiology goals: NASA Strategy and European roadmap
1.3 Online, classroom and wilderness teaching environments: Reaching astrobiology learners of all ages around the world
1.4 Astrobiology as a medium for science education
1.5 Astrobiology as Origins Story: Education and inspiration across cultures

Part 2. Definition and nature of life
2.1 Definition of life: Multiple perspectives
2.2 A generalized and universalized definition of life applicable to extraterrestrial environments
2.3 Synthetic life and minimal cell
2.4 Communication as the main characteristic of life

Part 3. Origin of life: History, philosophical aspects, and major developments
3.1 Philosophical aspects of the origin-of-life question: Neither by chance nor by design
3.2 Charles Darwin and the Plurality of Worlds: Are we Alone?
3.3 Origins of life: Early history, from Buffon to Oparin
3.4 Think life by studying its origins. A look on the second part of the 20th century

Part 4. Chemical origins of life: Chemicals in the universe and their delivery on the early Earth. Geology and atmosphere on the early Earth.
4.1 Interstellar molecules and their prebiotic potential
4.2 Formation and delivery of complex organic molecules to the Solar System and early Earth
4.3 Organic molecules in meteorites and their astrobiological significance
4.4 Ancient life and crust and mantle evolution
4.5 Atmosphere on early Earth and its evolution as it impacted life

Part 5. Chemical origin of life: Prebiotic chemistry
5.1 Prebiotic chemistry that led to life
5.2 Prebiotic chemical pathways to RNA and the importance of its compartmentation
5.3 The hydrothermal impact crater-lakes: The crucibles of life’s origin

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