Life in the Universe: Expectations and Constraints

by Dirk Schulze-Makuch, Louis N. Irwin, Louis Neal Irwin

Book Overview

Energy, chemistry, solvents, and habitats - the basic elements of living systems - define the opportunities and limitations for life on other worlds. This study examines each of these parameters in crucial depth and makes the argument that life forms we would recognize may be more common in our solar system than many assume. It also considers, however, exotic forms of life that would not have to rely on carbon as the basic chemical element, solar...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540768165
• ISBN13: 9783540768166
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 251 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"