The search for life in the universe
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The search for life in the universe
Addison-Wesley, c1992
2nd ed
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The second edition of Goldsmith and Owen's widely acclaimed work explores the notion that life may exist beyond the planet Earth. The book weaves together strands of inquiry from biology, planetary astronomy, astrophysics, geology, and communications theory. By combining these relevant fields of science, students benefit from a complete and clear understanding of the types of objects in the universe and their characteristics-helping them explore one of life's greatest adventures.
Table of Contents
1. Why Do We Search?
2. The Universe At Large.
3. Life.
4. The Search for Life in the Solar System.
5. The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.
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