Main Title |
The limits of organic life in planetary systems / |
CORP Author |
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on the Limits of Organic Life in Planetary Systems. |
Publisher |
National Academies Press, |
Year Published |
2007 |
OCLC Number |
156998189 |
ISBN |
030910484X; 9780309104845 |
Subjects |
Life on other planets ;
Space environment
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ELBM |
QB54.C648 2007 |
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AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH |
12/19/2017 |
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Collation |
xv, 100 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
Notes |
Includes bibliographical references. |
Contents Notes |
Introduction -- A sketch of the chemistry behind known carbon-based life on Earth -- Pushing the boundaries of life -- Alternatives to terran biochemistry in water -- Origin of life -- Why water? Toward more exotic habitats -- Life detection and biomarkers -- Conclusions and recommendations. |