Life in the Universe: Expectations and Constraints: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics
Autor Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Louis Neal Irwinen Limba Engleză Paperback – 24 noi 2010
Considers exotic forms of life that would not have to rely on carbon as the basic chemical element, solar energy as the main energy source, or water as the primary solvent and the question of detecting bio- and geosignatures of such life forms, ranging from earth environments to deep space.
Seeks an operational definition of life and investigate the realm of possibilities that nature offers to realize this very special state of matter.
Avoids scientific jargon wherever possible to make this intrinsically interdisciplinary subject understandable to a broad range of readers.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9783642095511
ISBN-10: 3642095518
Pagini: 268
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Ediția:Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008
Editura: Springer
Colecția Springer
Seria Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics
Locul publicării:Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany
ISBN-10: 3642095518
Pagini: 268
Dimensiuni: 155 x 235 x 14 mm
Greutate: 0.38 kg
Ediția:Softcover reprint of hardcover 2nd ed. 2008
Editura: Springer
Colecția Springer
Seria Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics
Locul publicării:Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany
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Public țintă
GraduateDescriere
Energy,
chemistry,
solvents,
and
habitats
-
the
basic
elements
of
living
systems
-
define
the
opportunities
and
limitations
for
life
on
other
worlds.
This
class-tested
text
examines
each
of
these
parameters
in
crucial
depth
and
makes
the
argument
that
life
forms
we
would
recognize
may
be
more
common
in
our
solar
system
than
many
assume.
It
also
considers,
however,
exotic
forms
of
life
that
would
not
have
to
rely
on
carbon
as
basic
chemical
element,
solar
energy
as
a
main
energy
source,
or
water
as
primary
solvent.
Finally
the
question
of
detecting
bio-
and
geosignature
of
such
life
forms
is
discussed,
ranging
from
Earth
environments
to
deep
space.
While
speculative
considerations
in
this
emerging
field
of
science
cannot
be
avoided,
the
authors
have
tried
to
present
their
study
with
the
breadth
and
seriousness
that
a
scientific
approach
to
this
issue
requires.
They
seek
an
operational
definition
of
life
and
investigate
the
realm
of
possibilities
that
nature
offers
to
realize
this
very
special
state
of
matter
and
avoid
scientific
jargon
wherever
possible
to
make
this
intrinsically
interdisciplinary
subject
understandable
to
a
broad
range
of
readers.
The second edition thoroughly updates this text in view of the rapid progress in the field and a substantial amount of new material has been added, in particular sections and chapters on adaptation to extreme environments, the future and fate of living systems, life detection concepts based on the thorough analysis of the Viking missions and the issue around the meteorite ALH 84001, and - last but not least - recommendations for the optimization of future space exploration missions.
From the reviews of the first edition:
"[...] I know of no other book that reassesses the fundamentals of astrobiology in such way. This book is a tacit lesson in open-mindedness tempered with thorough scientific analysis. This is a very important book for all professional astrobiologists."A Ellery, International Journal of Astrobiology, 6 (2007) 182-183
The second edition thoroughly updates this text in view of the rapid progress in the field and a substantial amount of new material has been added, in particular sections and chapters on adaptation to extreme environments, the future and fate of living systems, life detection concepts based on the thorough analysis of the Viking missions and the issue around the meteorite ALH 84001, and - last but not least - recommendations for the optimization of future space exploration missions.
From the reviews of the first edition:
"[...] I know of no other book that reassesses the fundamentals of astrobiology in such way. This book is a tacit lesson in open-mindedness tempered with thorough scientific analysis. This is a very important book for all professional astrobiologists."A Ellery, International Journal of Astrobiology, 6 (2007) 182-183
Cuprins
Definition
of
Life.-
Origin
of
Life.-
Lessons
from
the
History
of
Life
on
Earth.-
Energy
Sources
and
Life.-
Building
Blocks
of
Life.-
Life
and
the
Need
for
a
Solvent.-
Habitats
of
Life.-
Ideas
of
Exotic
Forms
of
Life.-
The
Future
and
Fate
of
Living
Systems.-
Signatures
of
Life.-
Life
Detection-Past
and
Present.-
Optimizing
Space
Exploration.
Recenzii
From
the
reviews:
"I would be happy to use this as a text when teaching undergraduate level astrobiology and would certainly recommend it as a good introduction for postgraduates." (Monica M. Grady Meteoritics and Planetary Science 2005, vol. 40, page 507-508)
"This book is […] an in-depth, critical look at the chemical and physical requirements of known living; it also considers the possibilities of some highly speculative environments and living systems. The writing is excellent and, despite the technical nature of the subject, should be understandable for those with minimal exposure to math, physics, chemistry, and astronomy." (P. R. Douville, Choice May 2005, vol. 42, page 459)
"This book provides an articulate overview of Astrobiology in the Springer Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics series. It contains an introduction chapter that is essentially a summary of the book, a chapter outlining definitions used, then seven more chapters describing the history of life, known energy sources for life, types of building blocks, potential solvents, known and possible habitats, examples of exotic life forms, and signatures of life. This is an excellent Astrobiology primer and I highly recommend this as a good reference for all scientists in the field of Astrobiology." (Janice Bishop, Icarus 178 (2005), page 289-290)
"‘In searching for life beyond Earth, we would be well advised to except the unusual’. Here in a nutshell … is the central theme of this timely and interesting book. … This is an open-minded and engaging book. … it is written in an engaging style. … Astrobiology is a growing field, but any enthusiast will want this sensibly priced volume to hand." (Simon Conway Morris, Geological Magazine, Vol. 144 (3), 2007)
From the reviews of the second edition:
"Life in the Universe examines exactly why alien life is expected to be most probably carbon-based with water as the biosolvent, but also discusses other proposed alternatives in non-terrestrial-like environments … . an essential reference book for any astrobiologist’s bookshelf, and unique in several important respects. For the sections on biochemical alternatives and energy-generation alone, virtually ignored in other books, I would heartily recommend Life in the Universe and have already referred back to it a number of times myself." (Lewis Dartnell, The Astrology Society of Britain, February, 2009)
“The goal of the authors is … to construct a likely scenario for the origin of life on Earth, to project onto other worlds this scenario, and then to identify the signatures of life that should be the targets of any space exploration that seeks to find life other than on the Earth. … list of references will be useful to students. In conclusion, if you are curious to know how we got here, where we are going … this book is for you.” (Fernande Grandjean and Gary J. Long, Belgian Physical Society Magazine, Issue 1, 2010)
"I would be happy to use this as a text when teaching undergraduate level astrobiology and would certainly recommend it as a good introduction for postgraduates." (Monica M. Grady Meteoritics and Planetary Science 2005, vol. 40, page 507-508)
"This book is […] an in-depth, critical look at the chemical and physical requirements of known living; it also considers the possibilities of some highly speculative environments and living systems. The writing is excellent and, despite the technical nature of the subject, should be understandable for those with minimal exposure to math, physics, chemistry, and astronomy." (P. R. Douville, Choice May 2005, vol. 42, page 459)
"This book provides an articulate overview of Astrobiology in the Springer Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics series. It contains an introduction chapter that is essentially a summary of the book, a chapter outlining definitions used, then seven more chapters describing the history of life, known energy sources for life, types of building blocks, potential solvents, known and possible habitats, examples of exotic life forms, and signatures of life. This is an excellent Astrobiology primer and I highly recommend this as a good reference for all scientists in the field of Astrobiology." (Janice Bishop, Icarus 178 (2005), page 289-290)
"‘In searching for life beyond Earth, we would be well advised to except the unusual’. Here in a nutshell … is the central theme of this timely and interesting book. … This is an open-minded and engaging book. … it is written in an engaging style. … Astrobiology is a growing field, but any enthusiast will want this sensibly priced volume to hand." (Simon Conway Morris, Geological Magazine, Vol. 144 (3), 2007)
From the reviews of the second edition:
"Life in the Universe examines exactly why alien life is expected to be most probably carbon-based with water as the biosolvent, but also discusses other proposed alternatives in non-terrestrial-like environments … . an essential reference book for any astrobiologist’s bookshelf, and unique in several important respects. For the sections on biochemical alternatives and energy-generation alone, virtually ignored in other books, I would heartily recommend Life in the Universe and have already referred back to it a number of times myself." (Lewis Dartnell, The Astrology Society of Britain, February, 2009)
“The goal of the authors is … to construct a likely scenario for the origin of life on Earth, to project onto other worlds this scenario, and then to identify the signatures of life that should be the targets of any space exploration that seeks to find life other than on the Earth. … list of references will be useful to students. In conclusion, if you are curious to know how we got here, where we are going … this book is for you.” (Fernande Grandjean and Gary J. Long, Belgian Physical Society Magazine, Issue 1, 2010)
Textul de pe ultima copertă
Energy,
chemistry,
solvents,
and
habitats
--
the
basic
elements
of
living
systems -
define
the
opportunities
and
limitations
for
life
on
other
worlds.
This
class-tested
text
examines
each
of
these
parameters
in
crucial
depth
and
makes
the
argument
that
life
forms
we
would
recognize
may
be
more
common
in
our
solar
system
than
many
assume.
It
also
considers,
however,
exotic
forms
of
life
that
would
not
have
to
rely
on
carbon
as
basic
chemical
element,
solar
energy
as
a
main
energy
source,
or
water
as
primary
solvent.
Finally
the
question
of
detecting
bio-
and
geosignature
of
such
life
forms
is
discussed,
ranging
from
Earth
environments
to
deep
space.
While
speculative
considerations
in
this
emerging
field
of
science
cannot
be
avoided,
the
authors
have
tried
to
present
their
study
with
the
breadth
and
seriousness
that
a
scientific
approach
to
this
issue
requires.
They
seek
an
operational
definition
of
life
and
investigate
the
realm
of
possibilities
that
nature
offers
to
realize
this
very
special
state
of
matter
and
avoid
scientific
jargon
wherever
possible
to
make
this
intrinsically
interdisciplinary
subject
understandable
to
a
broad
range
of
readers.
The second edition thoroughly updates this text in view of the rapid progress in the field and a substantial amount of new material has been added, in particular sections and chapters on adaptation to extreme environments, the future and fate of living systems, life detection concepts based on the thorough analysis of the Viking missions and the issue around the meteorite ALH 84001, and - last but not least - recommendations for the optimization of future space exploration missions.
From the reviews of the first edition:
"[...] I know of no other book that reassesses the fundamentals of astrobiology in such way. This book is a tacit lesson in open-mindedness tempered with thorough scientific analysis. This is a very important book for all professional astrobiologists."A Ellery, International Journal of Astrobiology, 6 (2007) 182-183
The second edition thoroughly updates this text in view of the rapid progress in the field and a substantial amount of new material has been added, in particular sections and chapters on adaptation to extreme environments, the future and fate of living systems, life detection concepts based on the thorough analysis of the Viking missions and the issue around the meteorite ALH 84001, and - last but not least - recommendations for the optimization of future space exploration missions.
From the reviews of the first edition:
"[...] I know of no other book that reassesses the fundamentals of astrobiology in such way. This book is a tacit lesson in open-mindedness tempered with thorough scientific analysis. This is a very important book for all professional astrobiologists."A Ellery, International Journal of Astrobiology, 6 (2007) 182-183
Caracteristici
The
highly
praised
primer
of
Astrobiology
and
the
scientific
quest
for
Life
in
the
Universe,
now
as
revised
and
significantly
expanded
second
edition