Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction

Description

Astrobiologists study the origin and evolution of life on Earth and the possibility of life beyond Earth; a question that has fascinated scientists for hundreds of years. In this Very Short Introduction, David C. Catling introduces the latest scientific understanding of astrobiology, incorporating aspects of microbiology, geology, and astronomy.

• Author: David C. Catling
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Published: 2013-10-24
• Pages: 161
• ISBN-13: 9780199586455