Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life

Thomas, Paul J.; Christopher F. Chyba; and Christopher P. McKay

ISBN 10: 0387946500 / ISBN 13: 9780387946504

Published by Springer, 1997

About this Item

Appears to be Signed / inscribed by Thomas. Ex-Library copy; with typical markings. Library label across lower spine. Light bumping to spine extremities and top corner. ; SCH17A; 0.86 x 9.54 x 6.45 Inches; 296 pages; Ex-Library; Signed by author.

Seller Inventory # 45292

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life
• Publisher: Springer
• Publication Date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387946500
• ISBN 13: 9780387946504
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: with no dust jacket
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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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.