Life in Space
Astrobiology for Nonscientists
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Over the last two decades alone, new technology and space missions have profoundly changed our understanding of prospective extraterrestrial life in the universe. The resulting field of astrobiology has become a highly eclectic and interdisciplinary pursuit, encompassing many of the natural sciences and holding ramifications for nearly all other areas of study. Co-written by an astrophysicist and a biologist, this introductory undergraduate textbook presents an overview of astrobiology for students from all backgrounds. Addressed in its chapters are the recent detection of potentially habitable planets and the prospects for detecting biosignatures and life; the celestial and geological factors that enabled the appearance and evolution of life on Earth; and other factors that continue to affect life up to the present, such as climate change. Based on over twenty years of university coursework, and in particular the authors’ own interdisciplinary astrobiology curriculum, the text is accessible not just for the budding science major, but for any undergraduate student or lay reader excited by the prospect of life in the universe.
Over the last two decades alone, new technology and space missions have profoundly changed our understanding of prospective extraterrestrial life in the universe. The resulting field of astrobiology has become a highly eclectic and interdisciplinary pursuit, encompassing many of the natural sciences and holding ramifications for nearly all other areas of study. Co-written by an astrophysicist and a biologist, this introductory undergraduate textbook presents an overview of astrobiology for students from all backgrounds. Addressed in its chapters are the recent detection of potentially habitable planets and the prospects for detecting biosignatures and life; the celestial and geological factors that enabled the appearance and evolution of life on Earth; and other factors that continue to affect life up to the present, such as climate change. Based on over twenty years of university coursework, and in particular the authors’ own interdisciplinary astrobiology curriculum, the text is accessible not just for the budding science major, but for any undergraduate student or lay reader excited by the prospect of life in the universe.
A concise primer on the field of astrobiology Summarizes the latest research results and prospects of upcoming exoplanet missions Includes examples and other didactic elements
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Amri Wandel
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“Drs. Wandel and Gale have put together a great deal of good work to produce a new very impressive book on the vast subject of Life Beyond Earth. ... Most of the writings on extraterrestrial life are long on speculation and ungrounded philosophizing. In refreshing contrast, 'Life in Space' brings all the solid scientific foundations needed to understand The Science of Astrobiology. … I am so glad to have this wonderful resource to share with my colleagues, friends, and students.” (Matthew Malkan, International Journal of Astrobiology, Vol. 25, 2026)
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“… an impressive book that … goes beyond anything else that is currently out there. … looks absolutely definitive on this entire subject.” (Matthew A. Malkan, Professor of astronomy at UCLA)
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