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Perspectives in astrobiology /
Astrobiology is the multi-disciplinary field devoted to the investigation of the origin; physical, chemical and environmental limitations; and the distribution in space and time of life on Earth and in the Cosmos. Astrobiology seeks an answer to one of the most fundamental of all questions: - Is Lif...
| Call Number: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Other Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Electronic Conference Proceeding eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
| Published: |
Amsterdam ; Oxford :
IOS Press,
©2005.
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| Series: | NATO science series. Life and behavioural sciences ;
v. 366. |
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | Astrobiology is the multi-disciplinary field devoted to the investigation of the origin; physical, chemical and environmental limitations; and the distribution in space and time of life on Earth and in the Cosmos. Astrobiology seeks an answer to one of the most fundamental of all questions: - Is Life Restricted to Planet Earth or is Life a Cosmic Imperative? Understanding the characteristics, properties, habits and diversity of living organisms on Earth is crucial to determine where and how to search for evidence of life elsewhere. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xii, 217 pages) : illustrations, maps, portrait |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 1429402423 9781429402422 1601290969 9781601290960 9781607501152 1607501155 9781586035129 1586035126 9786610504824 6610504822 6000005180 9786000005184 |
| ISSN: | 1566-7693 ; |