| Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life Contributor(s): Thomas, Paul J. (Editor), Hicks, Roland D. (Editor), Chyba, Christopher F. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642069630 ISBN-13: 9783642069635 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $113.99 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Chemistry - Organic - Science | Physics - Astrophysics - Science | Astronomy |
| Dewey: 576.839 |
| Series: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics |
| Physical Information: 0.76" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.13 lbs) 346 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume considers the role comets may have played in the origins and evolution of life. This is the only book dealing in depth with this subject. It is particularly relevant in light of recent investigations of Halley's comet, of new insights into organic synthesis in meteorites and comets, and of new results of numerical simulations of cometary orbits and impacts on Earth. The book is intended as a comprehensive review of current research. |