The new science of astrobiology : from genesis of the living cell to evolution of intelligent behaviour in the universe /
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| Author / Creator: | Chela Flores, Julián. |
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| Imprint: | Dordrecht ; Boston : Kluwer Academic Publishers, c2001. |
| Description: | xxviii, 251 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Cellular origin and life in extreme habitats ; v. 3 |
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| Format: | Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/4662937 |
Table of Contents:
- Foreword / Joseph Seckbach
- Bk. 1. Origin of Life in the Universe
- Introduction: What is astrobiology?
- Pt. I. Chemical Evolution: Foundations for the Study of the Origin of Life in the Universe
- Ch. 1. From cosmic to chemical evolution
- Ch. 2. From chemical to prebiotic evolution
- Ch. 3. Sources for life's origins: A search for biogenic elements
- Pt. II. Prebiotic Evolution: The Birth of Biomolecules
- Ch. 4. From prebiotic evolution to single cells
- Bk. 2. Evolution of Life in the Universe
- Ch. 5. From the age of prokaryotes to the origin of eukaryotes
- Ch. 6. Eukaryogenesis and evolution of intelligent behavior
- Bk. 3. Distribution and Destiny of Life in the Universe
- Pt. I. Exobiology of the Solar System: Scientific Bases for the Study of the Life of Other Worlds
- Ch. 7. On the possibility of biological evolution on Mars
- Ch. 8. On the possibility of biological evolution on Europa
- Ch. 9. On the possibility of chemical evolution on Titan
- Pt. II. Bioastronomy: The Study of Astronomical Phenomena Related to Life
- Ch. 10. How different would life be elsewhere?
- Ch. 11. The search for evolution of extraterrestrial intelligent behavior
- Ch. 12. Is the evolution of intelligent behavior universal?
- Pt. III. Cultural Foundations for the Discussion of the Destiny of Life in the Universe
- Ch. 13. Deeper implications of the search for extraterrestrial life
- Ch. 14. Philosophical implications of the search for extraterrestrial civilizations
- Ch. 15. Back to the beginning of astrobiology
- Ch. 16. Recapitulation. Proceedings of related events in astrobiology co-edited by the author.
