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Format: viii, 331 p. : , ill.

Edition: Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.

Content: This book shows how the emerging field of astrobiology investigates the nature of life in space. How did life begin? How common is it? Where do we fit in? These are the important questions that astrobiology seeks to answer. A truly interdisciplinary endeavor, astrobiology looks at the evidence of astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry, and a host of other fields. A grand narrative emerges, beginning from the smallest, most common particles yet producing amazing complexity and order. Author Mix explores how the presence of planets around other stars affects our knowledge of our own; how water, carbon, and electrons interact to form life as we know it; and how the processes of evolution and entropy act upon every living thing. He also reveals that our understanding and our context are deeply intertwined, showing how much astrobiology can tell us about who we are--as a planet, as a species, and as individuals.--From publisher description.

Note: Caught up in life -- Living science -- Defining life -- A well-behaved universe -- Well-behaved observers? -- Life in the cosmos -- Life among the stars -- The planetary phenomenon -- The inner solar system -- The outer solar system -- Extrasolar planets -- Life and time -- Making cells from scratch -- Building biospheres -- Molecules -- Metabolism -- The tree of life -- Exceptions -- Intelligence -- The story of life.

Language: English

Keywords: Electronic books.

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Format: 1 online resource (344 pages) : , illustrations.

Edition: Electronic reproduction. Cambridge, Mass. [u.a.] : Harvard University Press, 2009. Mode of access: World Wide Web.

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ISBN: 9780674054288

Content: A truly interdisciplinary endeavor, astrobiology looks at the evidence of astronomy, biology, physics, chemistry, and a host of other fields. A grand narrative emerges, beginning from the smallest, most common particles yet producing amazing complexity and order. Lucas Mix is a congenial guide through the depths of astrobiology, exploring how the presence of planets around other stars affects our knowledge of our own planet; how water, carbon, and electrons interact to form life as we know it; and how the processes of evolution and entropy act upon every living thing.

Note: Frontmatter -- , Contents -- , 1. Caught Up in Life -- , 2. Living Science -- , 3. Defining Life -- , 4. A Well-Behaved Universe -- , 5. Well-Behaved Observers? -- , 6. Life in the Cosmos -- , 7. Life among the Stars -- , 8. The Planetary Phenomenon -- , 9. The Inner Solar System -- , 10. The Outer Solar System -- , 11. Extrasolar Planets -- , 12. Life and Time -- , 13. Making Cells from Scratch -- , 14. Building Biospheres -- , 15. Molecules -- , 16. Metabolism -- , 17. The Tree of Life -- , 18. Exceptions -- , 19. Intelligence -- , 20. The Story of Life -- , Abbreviations -- , Notes -- , Acknowledgments -- , Index. , In English.

Language: English

DOI: 10.4159/9780674054288

URL: https://doi.org/10.4159/9780674054288

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (VII, 149 p).

Edition: 1st ed. 2022

ISBN: 978-3-031-14017-4

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-031-14016-7

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-031-14018-1

Language: English

Keywords: Biologie ; Philosophie

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14017-4

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (VII, 149 p).

Edition: 1st ed. 2022

ISBN: 978-3-031-14017-4

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-031-14016-7

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-031-14018-1

Language: English

Keywords: Biologie ; Philosophie

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-14017-4

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 273 p).

ISBN: 978-3-319-96047-0

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-319-96046-3

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-319-96048-7

Language: English

Subjects: Philosophy

Keywords: Biologie ; Philosophie

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96047-0

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Format: 1 Online-Ressource (VIII, 273 p).

ISBN: 978-3-319-96047-0

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-319-96046-3

Additional Edition: Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe ISBN 978-3-319-96048-7

Language: English

Subjects: Philosophy

Keywords: Biologie ; Philosophie

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96047-0

URL: Volltext  (URL des Erstveröffentlichers)