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An Introduction To Astrobiology
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How Did Life On Earth Begin? How Common Is It Elsewhere In The Universe? Written And Edited By Planetary Scientists And Astrobiologists, This Undergraduatelevel Textbook Provides An Introduction To The Origin And Nature Of Life, The Habitable Environments In Our Solar System And The Techniques Most Successfully Used For Discovery And Characterisation Of Exoplanets. This Third Edition Has Been Thoroughly Revised To Embrace The Latest Developments In This Field. Updated Topics Include The Origins Of Water On Earth, The Exploration Of Habitable Environments On Mars, Europa And Enceladus, And The Burgeoning Discoveries In Exoplanetary Systems. Ideal For Introductory Courses On The Subject, The Textbook Is Also Wellsuited For Selfstudy. It Highlights Important Concepts And Techniques In Boxed Summaries, With Questions And Exercises Throughout The Text, With Full Solutions Provided. Online Resources, Hosted At Www.Cambridge.Org/Features/Planets, Include Selected Figures From The Book, Selfassessment Questions And Sample Tutor Assignments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic covered in 'An Introduction to Astrobiology'? A: The book covers the origin and nature of life, the habitable environments in our solar system, and the techniques for discovering and characterizing exoplanets.
- Q: Who is the author of 'An Introduction to Astrobiology'? A: The author of the textbook is David A. Rothery, who is a planetary scientist and astrobiologist.
- Q: What edition of the book is currently available? A: The currently available edition of the book is the third edition, published on March 26, 2018.
- Q: Is 'An Introduction to Astrobiology' suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the textbook is well-suited for self-study, as it includes important concepts, exercises, and solutions throughout the text.
- Q: How many pages does 'An Introduction to Astrobiology' have? A: The textbook contains a total of 398 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What topics are updated in the third edition? A: The updated topics include the origins of water on Earth, exploration of habitable environments on Mars, Europa, and Enceladus, as well as discoveries in exoplanetary systems.
- Q: Are there any online resources available for this textbook? A: Yes, there are online resources hosted at www.cambridge.org/features/planets, which include selected figures, self-assessment questions, and sample tutor assignments.
- Q: What is the item condition of 'An Introduction to Astrobiology'? A: The item condition is listed as 'New'.
- Q: What are the key learning features of the book? A: The book highlights important concepts and techniques in boxed summaries, with questions and exercises throughout the text, and provides full solutions.