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Exploring the Origin, Extent, and Future of Life: Philosophical, Ethical and Theological Perspectives (Cambridge Astrobiology)

By Constance M. Bertka

Book information

Year
2009
ISBN
0521863635, 9780521863636, 9780511651786
LCC
QH326 .E97 2009
Open Library ID
OL10437614M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
4 MB (3924849 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
336\338
Topic
Biology
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07
Биологические дисциплины;Астробиология

Description

Where did we come from? Are we alone? Where are we going? These are the questions that define the field of astrobiology. New discoveries about life on Earth, the increasing numbers of extrasolar planets being identified, and the technologies being developed to locate and characterize Earth-like planets around other stars are continually challenging our views of nature and our connection to the rest of the universe. In this book, philosophers, historians, ethicists, and theologians provide the perspectives of their fields on the research and discoveries of astrobiology. A valuable resource for graduate students and researchers, the book provides an introduction to astrobiology, and explores subjects such as the implications of current origin of life research, the possible discovery of extraterrestrial microbial life, and the possibility of altering the environment of Mars.

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