Handbook of Astrobiology - 9781138065123

CRC Press

Handbook of AstrobiologyAuthor(s): Vera M. Kolb\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: CRC Press\nISBN-13: 9781138065123, 978-1138065123\nSynopsis\nChoice Recommended Title, August 2019\n\n Read an exclusive interview with Professor Vera Kolb here.\n\nAstrobiology 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.\n\nThis 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.\n\nFeatures:\n\nFills an importad