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Life in the Universe, 5th Edition (Loose-leaf, 5th edition)
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Life in the Universe, 5th Edition (Loose-leaf, 5th edition)
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The world's leading textbook on astrobiology-ideal for an
introductory one-semester course and now fully revised and updated
Are we alone in the cosmos? How are scientists seeking signs of
life beyond our home planet? Could we colonize other planets,
moons, or even other star systems? This introductory textbook,
written by a team of four renowned science communicators,
educators, and researchers, tells the amazing story of how modern
science is seeking the answers to these and other fascinating
questions. They are the questions that are at the heart of the
highly interdisciplinary field of astrobiology, the study of life
in the universe. Written in an accessible, conversational style for
anyone intrigued by the possibilities of life in the solar system
and beyond, Life in the Universe is an ideal place to start
learning about the latest discoveries and unsolved mysteries in the
field. From the most recent missions to Saturn's moons and our
neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands
of exoplanets, from the puzzle of life's beginning on Earth to the
latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere, this
book captures the imagination and enriches the reader's
understanding of how astronomers, planetary scientists, biologists,
and other scientists make progress at the cutting edge of this
dynamic field. Enriched with a wealth of engaging features, this
textbook brings any citizen of the cosmos up to speed with the
scientific quest to discover whether we are alone or part of a
universe full of life. An acclaimed text designed to inspire
students of all backgrounds to explore foundational questions about
life in the cosmos Completely revised and updated to include the
latest developments in the field, including recent exploratory
space missions to Mars, frontier exoplanet science, research on the
origin of life on Earth, and more Enriched with helpful learning
aids, including in-chapter Think about It questions, optional Do
the Math and Special Topic boxes, Movie Madness boxes,
end-of-chapter exercises and problems, quick quizzes, and much more
Supported by instructor's resources, including an illustration
package and test bank, available upon request
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