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Origins of Life in the Universe

Origins of Life in the Universe

Jastrow, Robert
Rampino, Michael

Paperback

Astronomy & SpaceBiology

ISBN10: 0521532833
ISBN13: 9780521532839
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: Oct 23 2008
Pages: 444
Weight: 2.50
Height: 1.00 Width: 7.40 Depth: 9.50
Language: English
This concise and beautifully illustrated book traces the evolution of the Cosmos from the Big Bang to the development of intelligent life on Earth, conveying clear science in an engaging narrative. By mapping the history of the Universe for introductory science and astrobiology course for non-science majors, this book explores many of the most fascinating questions in science. What is the origin of the Universe? How do stars and planets form? How does life begin? How did intelligence arise? Are we alone in the Cosmos? Physics, chemistry, biology, astronomy and geology are combined to create a chronicle of events in which the swirling vapors in the primordial cloud of the Universe evolved over billions of years into conscious life. Features: -The most fascinating questions on the history of the Universe are answered in this text for one-semester introductory science courses.

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