Rare earth: why complex life is uncommon in the universe
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Beteiligte Personen: Ward, Peter D. 1949- (VerfasserIn), Brownlee, Donald 1943- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: New York, NY Copernicus 2004
Ausgabe:First softcover print
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Abstract:In this introduction to the emerging field of astrobiology, a distinguished paleontologist and a noted astronomer team up to provide a fascinating synthesis of what's now known about the rise of life on Earth and how it sheds light on possibilities for organic life forms elsewhere in the universe. Illustrations. First book to synthesize discoveries from astronomy & paleontology regarding the advent of life on earth, & the potential for the development of life on other planets.
Umfang:XXXII, 335 Seiten Illustrationen, Diagramme 24 cm
ISBN:9780387952895