Astrobiology for a general reader : a questions and answers approach / by Vera M. Kolb and Benton C. Clark III.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kolb, Vera M., author.

Clark, B. C. (Benton C.), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Exobiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (172 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Newcastle upon Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

This book implements several outstanding features which are helpful to the general reader. It is organized in the form of a 'Questions and Answers' guide, an approach unique in the field of astrobiology. The questions and answers are linked in a conversation-like style, with each new question following from the previous answer. The book is organized into 20 chapters discussing broad and comprehensive topics, with over 250 questions answered.While the book is written for general readers who are assumed to have an interest in science, though not necessarily an extensive background, it will also be helpful to the beginning student and those who wish to pursue further one or more aspects of the field. It provides the reader with a comprehensive set of 'Further Readings.' After each chapter, resource material is keyed to the individual answers to each question. At the end of the book, full references are given, as well as a guide for how to obtain them. A thorough Index is also provided.The streamlined, condensed, and yet comprehensive approach provided here is well-suited for stimulating the appetite of many readers for delving more into the fascinating and multi-faceted field of astrobiology.

Contents:

Intro

Dedication

Table of Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Further Readings

References

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-5275-5578-X

OCLC:

1230743430