Life in the universe takes readers on a journey through the solar system and beyond, using a rigorous yet accessible introduction to astronomy, biology, chemistry, and geology to explain natural phenomena and explore unanswered scientific questions. The Second Edition include updated scientific discoveries, optional quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration program, and expanded coverage of the solar system and stellar material. Key Topics: Introducing Life in the Universe: A Universe of Life?, The Science of Life in the Universe, The Universal Context of Life. Life on Earth: The Habitability of Earth, The Nature of Life on Earth, The Origin and Evolution of Life on Earth. Life in the Solar System: Searching for Life in Our Solar System, Mars, Life on Jovian Moons, The Nature and Evolution of Habitability. Life Among the Stars: Habitability Outside the Solar System, The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, Interstellar Travel and the Fermi Paradox. Epilogue Contact - Implications of the Search and Discovery Market

• Category Type: General
• Author: Jeffrey O. Bennett and Seth Shostak
• ISBN: 9780805347531
• Binding: Paperback
• Book Language: English
• Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
• Number of Pages: 560
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 27.6 x 24.4 x 2.1 cm
• Edition: Second
• Product weight: 1.28 kg
• Publication Year: 2006
• Book Origin: United Kingdom