The Astrobiological Landscape: Philosophical Foundations of the Study of Cosmic Life

by Milan M. Ćirković

Book Overview

Astrobiology is an expanding, interdisciplinary field investigating the origin, evolution and future of life in the universe. Tackling many of the foundational debates of the subject, from discussions of cosmological evolution to detailed reviews of common concepts such as the 'Rare Earth' hypothesis, this volume is the first systematic survey of the philosophical aspects and conundrums in the study of cosmic life. The author's exploration of the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521197759
• ISBN13: 9780521197755
• Release Date: July 2012
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.8"