Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life

Thomas, Paul J.; Chyba, Christopher F.; McKay, Christopher P. (editors)

ISBN 10: 0387946500 / ISBN 13: 9780387946504

Published by Springer Publishing Co., New York, 1997

About this Item

First Printing. The pages are in very good clean condition except for the short note and signature by one of the editors (Paul Thomas) on the title page and a small portion highlighted in the introduction where the previous owner was acknowledged. The cover has some scuffing and scratches. Also included is a letter from one of the editors (Paul Thomas) to the previous owner.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Co., New York
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387946500
• ISBN 13: 9780387946504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Science

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Synopsis

This volume considers the role comets may have played in the origins and evolution of life, particularly in light of recent investigations of Halley's comet, of new insights into organic synthesis in meteorites and comets, and of new results of numerical simulations of cometary orbits and impacts on Earth. The book is intended as a comprehensive review of current research, accessible to graduate students and others new to the field. Each chapter was prepared by an expert to give an overview of an aspect of the field, and carefully revised by the editors for uniformity in style and presentation.