| Description |
1 online resource (1 PDF file (xii pages, 148)) : illustrations |
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monochrome |
| Description |
text file |
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Title from PDF title page. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
The field of planetary biology and chemical evolution draws together experts in astronomy, paleobiology, biochemistry, and space science who work together to understand the evolution of living systems. This field has made exciting discoveries that shed light on how organic compounds came together to form self-replicating molecules--the origin of life. This volume updates that progress and offers recommendations on research programs--including an ambitious effort centered on Mars--to advance the field over the next 10 to 15 years. The book presents a wide range of data and research results on these and other issues: 1. The biogenic elements and their interaction in the interstellar clouds and in solar nebulae. 2. Early planetary environments and the conditions that lead to the origin of life. 3. The evolution of cellular and multicellular life. 4. The search for life outside the solar system. This volume will become required reading for anyone involved in the search for life's beginnings--including exobiologists, geoscientists, planetary scientists, and U.S. space and science policymakers. |
| Funding |
Support for this project was provided by contract NASW 4102 between the National Academy of Sciences and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. |
| Contents |
Executive summary -- Overview -- The cosmic history of the biogenic elements and compounds -- Early planetary environments: implications for chemical evolution and the origin of life -- The origin of life -- The evolution of cellular and multicellular life -- Search for life outside the solar system -- Major research recommendations -- Space science program and policy issues -- References -- Glossary -- Appendix -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Life -- Origin.
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Life -- Origin. |
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Space biology.
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Space biology. |
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Molecular evolution.
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Molecular evolution. |
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Origin of Life. |
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Evolution, Chemical. |
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Evolution, Planetary. |
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Exobiology. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Technical reports.
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Technical reports.
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| Added Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Planetary Biology and Chemical Evolution, issuing body.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Search for life's origins. Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1990 0309042461 (DLC) 90036899 (OCoLC)21563951 |
| ISBN |
0309042461 |
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9780309042468 |
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0585143099 |
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9780585143095 |
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