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1 online resource (xlv, 2737 pages) |
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Intro; Foreword to the First Edition; References; Preface to the First Edition; Notes; Preface to the Second Edition; Acknowledgement to the Second Edition; Editors-in-Chief; Field Editors; Section Editors; Contributors; Astrobiology by Discipline; Field -- Astrophysics & Astrochemistry: J. Cernicharo, M. Gargaud, W. Irvine, D. Rouan; Section -- Astrochemistry: J. Cernicharo, W. Irvine, F. Salama; Section -- Astrophysics: General Definitions: D. Rouan; Section -- Nucleosynthesis: N. Prantzos; Section -- Stars -- Formation and Evolution: Ph. André; Field -- Chemical Sciences: J. Cleaves |
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Section -- Chemistry -- General Definitions: K. Kobayashi, K. BartikSection -- Prebiotic Chemistry and Origins of Life: J. Cleaves, A. Pohorille; Field -- Earth Sciences: D. Pinti; Section -- Archean Geology: Ch. Heubeck; Section -- Early Earth Geochemistry: F. Albarede; Section -- Traces of Life: E. Javaux; Section -- Geology and Geochemistry: General Definitions: D. Pinti; Field -- History and Philosophy of Science: S. Tirard; Section -- History and Philosophy of Science: S. Tirard, F. Figueirido; Field -- Institutions and Organizations: W. Irvine, M. Viso; Field -- Life Sciences: R. Amils |
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Section -- Artificial Life: H. BersiniSection -- Biochemistry: J. Pereto; Section -- Biology -- General Definitions: F. Gomez; Section -- Genetics and Evolution: C. Briones; Section -- Life in Extreme Environments: R. Amils; Section -- Microbiology in Space: G. Horneck; Field -- Planetary Sciences and Exoplanets: T. Spohn; Section -- Exoplanetary Systems: N. Haghighipour; Section -- Inner Solar System: A. Airo, B. Stracke; Section -- Outer Solar System: Th. Encrenaz; Section -- Planetary and Exoplanetary Atmospheres: J.L. Grenfell; Section -- Planetary Formation and Dynamics: Y. Alibert, R. Helled |
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Field -- Space Missions, Ground Facilities and Planetary Protection: M. VisoSection -- Planetary Protection: M. Viso; Section -- Space Missions and Ground Facilities: M. Viso; Field -- Data Tables: M. Gargaud; A; AAN; Abiogenesis; Definition; See Also; Abiogenic Photosynthesis; Abiotic; Definition; See Also; Abiotic Photosynthesis; Keywords; Synonyms; Definition; History; Overview; See Also; References and Further Reading; Ablation; Definition; Absolute and Relative Ages; Definition; See Also; Absorption Cross Section; Keywords; Definition; Absorption Spectroscopy; Definition; History; See Also |
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Abundances of ElementsKeywords; Definition; Overview; See Also; References and Further Reading; 1989 AC; Acasta Gneiss; Keywords; Definition; Overview; See Also; References and Further Reading; Accretion; Definition; See Also; Accretion Shock; Definition; See Also; Accretion, Stellar; Definition; See Also; Acetaldehyde; Synonyms; Definition; See Also; Acetic Acid; Synonyms; Definition; See Also; Acetic Aldehyde; Acetone; Synonyms; Definition; History; See Also; References and Further Reading; Acetonitrile; Synonyms; Definition; See Also; Acetylene; Synonyms; Definition; History; See Also |
| Summary |
The interdisciplinary field of Astrobiology constitutes a joint arena where provocative discoveries are coalescing concerning, e.g. the prevalence of exoplanets, the diversity and hardiness of life, and its increasingly likely chances for its emergence. Biologists, astrophysicists, biochemists, geoscientists and space scientists share this exciting mission of revealing the origin and commonality of life in the Universe. The members of the different disciplines are used to their own terminology and technical language. In the interdisciplinary environment many terms either have redundant meanings or are completely unfamiliar to members of other disciplines. The Encyclopedia of Astrobiology serves as the key to a common understanding. Each new or experienced researcher and graduate student in adjacent fields of astrobiology will appreciate this reference work in the quest to understand the big picture. The carefully selected group of active researchers contributing to this work and the expert field editors intend for their contributions, from an internationally comprehensive perspective, to accelerate the interdisciplinary advance of astrobiology. This new edition offers ̃300 new entries. Many entries were expanded or supplemented by figures supporting the understanding of the text. Especially in the field of astrochemistry there is a huge body of new results that have been taken into account in this new edition. The synonyms and keywords have been carefully revisited. Many were added, redundant ones deleted |
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Exobiology -- Encyclopedias
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Physics.
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Bioorganic chemistry.
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Life sciences.
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Planetary science
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Biochemistry.
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Exobiology.
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Physics
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Biological Science Disciplines
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Biochemistry
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physics.
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biological sciences.
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biochemistry.
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Biochemistry
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Bioorganic chemistry
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Exobiology
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Life sciences
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Physics
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Planetary science
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encyclopedias.
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Encyclopedias
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Encyclopedias.
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Encyclopédies.
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Electronic book
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Gargaud, Muriel.
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Irvine, William M.
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Amils, R. (Ricardo)
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Cleaves, H. James, II.
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Pinti, Daniele L.
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Quintanilla, José Cernicharo.
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Rouan, Daniel.
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Spohn, Tilman, 1950-
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Viso, Michel.
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Tirard, Stéphane.
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| ISBN |
9783662441855 |
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3662441853 |
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