Overview: The highly praised primer of Astrobiology and the scientific quest for Life in the Universe, now as revised and significantly expanded third edition.Includes new sections on exoplanets, synthetic life.This class-tested textbook examines the basic elements of living systems: energy, chemistry, solvents, and habitats in crucial depth. These elements define the opportunities and limitations for life on other worlds. The book argues that life forms we would recognize may be more common in our solar system than many assume. It also considers, however, the possibility of exotic forms of li
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