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DescriptionAstrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach [Print Replica] [Kindle Edition] Vera M. Kolb (Editor) {Bindaredundat}  Product Details Publisher: CRC Press; 1 edition (August 22nd 2014) Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc. Language: English ASIN: B00OGLE57I Text-to-Speech: Not enabled X-Ray: Not Enabled Word Wise: Not Enabled Lending: Not Enabled Print Replica: This Kindle book looks just like the printed book Kindle Price: $112.44 Paperback: $85.00  FIGURE 2.2 Image, taken by the Hubble Space Telescope, of a planetary nebula called the Ring Nebula. The progenitor star was probably a star slightly more massive than the Sun that has now exhausted its core hydrogen and helium and is shedding its outer layers to produce this relatively short-lived nebula. (Courtesy of The Hubble Heritage Team—AURA/STScI/NASA, Baltimore, MD.) Book Description Publication Date: August 22, 2014 Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach provides a full course in astrobiology with an emphasis on abiogenesis and evolution. The book presents astrobiology both as a developing science and as the science of the future. The origins of life and the possibility of life elsewhere continues to be a subject of scientific and philosophical examination. These topics evolve with time as our understanding of life itself and the laws of chemical and biological evolution evolve. Astrobiology: An Evolutionary Approach aims both to provide a foundation in astrobiology and to describe the most challenging questions and problems in the field. The book begins with an overview of astrobiology, the origin of elements, and the formation of the solar system, planets, and exoplanets. Other topics covered include prebiotic synthesis of biochemical compounds, transition from abiotic to biotic, microorganisms in space, the roles of silicon in life, encapsulation of organic materials in protocells, cold and dry limits of life, virolution, and more. The contributors explore different aspects of astrobiology, reflecting the exciting journeys of their own research. This book will inspire students to explore the endless possibilities in astrobiology. The book includes end-of-chapter questions, a glossary of terms, and recommended references, making it ideal for use as a classroom text. Editorial Reviews "Professor Kolb brings us a refreshing set of chapters that provide an update on some of the most fascinating areas of astrobiology, including the origin of life, the search for habitable exoplanets, extremophiles, and the place of viruses in astrobiology. The diversity of chapters and information makes this an excellent read for those new to the field or those seeking new ideas." — Charles Cockell, The University of Edinburgh "A broad-ranging volume covering many different aspects of astrobiology, with engaging chapters containing up-to-date reviews by leading authors. Very accessibly written, suitable for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Each chapter finishes with a helpful glossary of terms, reflecting the strongly interdisciplinary subject matter, and useful review questions that could be used in seminar-based teaching. Overall a great astrobiology education resource." — Nicola McLoughlin, University of Bergen, Norway "A really comprehensive and unifying book, which will prove useful and enlightening not only to astrobiologists and evolutionary biologists, but also to anyone interested in life emergence and evolution in the Universe." — Professor Rolando Cardenas, Head of Planetary Science Laboratory, Universidad Central "Marta Abreu" de Las Villas  FIGURE 2.15 Figure illustrating how the habitable zone varies with stellar type. For stars cooler than the Sun, it is closer to the star and narrower than it is around a Sun-like star. Additionally, for stars with masses less than 90% that of the Sun, it falls inside the tidal lock radius, and so planets in the habitable zone of such stars would have one side that always faces the host star. The figure also shows the positions of the super-Earth exoplanets that happen to lie inside their star’s habitable zone and shows the positions of all the solar system planets. (From Kasting, J.F. et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 2014. With permission.)  FIGURE 1.3 Rich ecosystem surrounding a hydrothermal vent in the Juan de Fuca ridge in the northeast Pacific Ocean. The fluid emitted by the vent is 360°C and contains a high proportion of metal sulfide compounds. The exterior of the vent is covered by tube worms that contain symbiotic microorganisms that live off of the metal sulfides emitted by the vent. Other multicellular organisms found in these environments include clams and spider crabs. (http://oceanexplorer.noaa. gov/explorations/05lostcity/background/overview/media/fig2strawberry.html; Image courtesy of University of Washington.) About the Author Vera M. Kolb is a chemistry professor at the University of Wisconsin–Parkside. She earned an MS in organic chemistry from Belgrade University and a PhD in organic chemistry from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. Dr. Kolb received her training in exobiology (now known as astrobiology) at the NASA Specialized Center of Research and Training in San Diego. She has received the Phi Delta Kappa Outstanding Educator Award and has also been inducted into the Southeastern Wisconsin Educators’ Hall of Fame. Dr. Kolb is a recipient of numerous grants from the Wisconsin Space Consortium/NASA and has published more than 150 articles in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and astrobiology.  Sharing Widget |