Life in the Universe
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ISBN: 0805385770 / Publisher: Benjamin Cummings, July 2002
Using the public fascination with UFOs and aliens as a vehicle for teaching the nature of science and how to distinguish true science from pseudoscience, this textbook examines the history of life on earth, the possibilities of life existing elsewhere in the solar system, and the question of life beyond the Oort cloud. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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This pioneering book offers an exciting and rigorous introduction to a wide range of sciences, including astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, and cosmology. Life in the Universe captures the reader's imagination by exploring fundamental pan-scientific questions, such as: "How did life begin on Earth?", "What are the most extreme forms of life currently known?", "How likely is life in our solar system and beyond?", and "What are the challenges of trying to colonize another planet?" The book motivates readers to develop an understanding of the nature and process of science through skillfull writing and a wealth of features. An award-winning author and contributor team spanning the sciences ensures that coverage is complete, authoritative, and accessible. Interdisciplinary coverage and a wealth of exciting topics engage non-science students, introduce them to a range of sciences, and motivate them to explore the nature of science itself. Readers interested in astronomy and life in the universe.
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