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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521598370
ISBN-13
9780521598378
eBay Product ID (ePID)
420309
Product Key Features
Book Title
Search for Life on Other Planets
Number of Pages
340 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1998
Topic
Physics / Astrophysics, Space Science, Astronomy
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
24.4 Oz
Item Length
9.8 in
Item Width
6.9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
97-051549
Reviews
"Jakosky has done an excellent job conveying the excitement and depth of astrobiology...[the book] is a cleverly written account that is easily digested. Jakosky is to be congratulated on what will become a classic work." Science Spectra, "...offers readers an entry point to the latest ideas and issues in astrobiology....Jakosky's considerable experience as a geologist and teacher thinking about this material is evident in the book's superb organization and progression of ideas." Journal of the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, 'Prof. Jakosky … is very well qualified to give this broad overview, and he succeeds admirably. His writing style is down-to-earth and crystal clear … Moreover, Jakosky is open-minded and liberal in presenting his views … I thoughly recommend this as absorbing bedtime reading to anyone interested in the origins and significance of our place in the universe.' Edward Hanna, Journal of BAA, 'Prof. Jakosky ... is very well qualified to give this broad overview, and he succeeds admirably. His writing style is down-to-earth and crystal clear ... Moreover, Jakosky is open-minded and liberal in presenting his views ... I thoughly recommend this as absorbing bedtime reading to anyone interested in the origins and significance of our place in the universe.' Edward Hanna, Journal of BAA, 'Javosky's book on the subject is a welcome and timely addition to the library of research reviews.' A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal, 'I will provide the bottom line up-front: basically, this book is a must have. It is inexpensive, timely and in a class of one - currently there are no alternative texts which cover the same ground in such detail … this book is highly recommended and one you should buy for your own personal collection.' Ian P. Wright, Astronomy and Geophysics, 'I will provide the bottom line up-front: basically, this book is a must have. It is inexpensive, timely and in a class of one - currently there are no alternative texts which cover the same ground in such detail ... this book is highly recommended and one you should buy for your own personal collection.' Ian P. Wright, Astronomy and Geophysics, ‘Javosky’s book on the subject is a welcome and timely addition to the library of research reviews.’A. D. Andrews, Irish Astronomical Journal, ‘I will provide the bottom line up-front: basically, this book is a must have. It is inexpensive, timely and in a class of one - currently there are no alternative texts which cover the same ground in such detail … this book is highly recommended and one you should buy for your own personal collection.’Ian P. Wright, Astronomy and Geophysics, ‘Prof. Jakosky … is very well qualified to give this broad overview, and he succeeds admirably. His writing style is down-to-earth and crystal clear … Moreover, Jakosky is open-minded and liberal in presenting his views … I thoughly recommend this as absorbing bedtime reading to anyone interested in the origins and significance of our place in the universe.’Edward Hanna, Journal of BAA
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
576.839
Table Of Content
1. The search for life in the universe; 2. Impacts, extinctions, and the earliest history of life on Earth; 3. The history of the Earth; 4. The Earth's geological record and the earliest life; 5. Energy and life in unique environments on Earth; 6. Origin of life on Earth; 7. Requirements for extraterrestrial life; 8. Is life on Mars possible?; 9. Possible fossil life in meteorites from Mars; 10. Implanting life on Mars; 11. The exobiology of Venus; 12. Titan - a natural exobiology laboratory?; 13. Exobiology in the Jupiter system; 14. Formation of planets around other stars; 15. Searching for planets around other stars; 16. The habitability of planets around other stars; 17. Intelligent life in the universe; 18. Life in the universe; Additional reading and bibliography; Index.
Synopsis
Does life exist on other planets? This 1998 book presents the scientific basis for thinking there may be life elsewhere in the Universe. It is the first to cover the entire breadth of recent exciting discoveries, including the discovery of planets around other stars and the possibility of fossil life in meteorites from Mars., In The Search for Life on Other Planets, Jakosky offers a scientific foundation for thinking there may be life elsewhere in the Universe. Using the early history of the Earth and the conditions that would allow life to exist, he creates a sound, scientific foundation for the possibility of life on planets other than our own. Jakosky integrates the mechanics of planets and recent findings from our planetary exploration program to create a rich and accessible look at the likelihood of extraterrestrials and the possibility of life on other planets. His prose is authoritative but avoids technical jargon and is well illustrated throughout. For all those interested in understanding the scientific evidence for and likelihood of extraterrestrial life, this is the most comprehensive and readable book to date. Bruce Jakosky is active in spacecraft observations, and has been involved with the Viking, Solar Mesosphere Explorer, Clementine, Mars Observer, and Mars Global Surveyor missions. Currently, he teaches both undergraduate and graduate courses in terrestrial and planetary geology at the University of Colorado, Boulder., Does life exist on other planets? This 1998 book presents the scientific basis for thinking there may be life elsewhere in the Universe. It is the first to cover the entire breadth of recent exciting discoveries, including the discovery of planets around other stars and the possibility of fossil life in meteorites from Mars. Suitable for the general reader, this authoritative book avoids technical jargon and is well illustrated throughout. It covers all the major topics, including the origin and early history of life on Earth, the environmental conditions necessary for life to exist, the possibility that life might exist elsewhere in our Solar System, the occurrence of planets around other stars and their habitability, and the possibility of intelligent extraterrestrial life. For all those interested in understanding the scientific evidence for and likelihood of extraterrestrial life, this is the most comprehensive and readable book to date.
LC Classification Number
QB54 .J25 1998
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