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Life in the Universe, 5th Edition

The worlds leading textbook on astrobiologyideal 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 Saturns moons and our neighboring planet Mars to revolutionary discoveries of thousands of exoplanets, from the puzzle of lifes beginning on Earth to the latest efforts in the search for intelligent life elsewhere, this book captures the imagination and enriches the readers 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 instructors resources, including an illustration package and test bank, available upon request
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  • Dimensions: 216 x 279mm
  • Publication Date: 23 Aug 2022
  • Publisher: Princeton University Press
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9780691242644

About Gerson Seth ShostakJeffrey BennettMeredith MacGregorNicholas SchneiderSeth Shostak

Jeffrey Bennett is an astrophysicist and educator whose publications include the bestselling textbook The Cosmic Perspective as well as an award-winning series of childrens books. Seth Shostak is a senior astronomer at the SETI Institute and the author of Confessions of an Alien Hunter. Nicholas Schneider is a professor of astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder and coauthor of The Cosmic Perspective and other bestselling textbooks. Meredith MacGregor is an assistant professor of astrophysical and planetary sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.

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