Science, Society, And the Search for Life in the Universe
Publisher: University of Arizona Press
Published: October 30, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 150
ISBN-13: 9780816526130
Subjects: Science/Mathematics; Philosophy & Social Aspects; Life Sciences - Evolution; Science; Social aspects; Astronomy - General; Life Sciences - Biology - General; Exobiology; Life on other planets; Philosophy
Description: "Astrobiology is the relatively new but fast-growing scientific discipline that involves trying to understand the origin, evolution, and distribution of life in the universe. In this introduction to the field, Bruce Jakosky looks at the search for life in the universe not only from a scientific perspective but also from a distinctly social one. He addresses topics including the public's fascination contrasted with the meager dialogue that exists between those within the scientific community and those outside of it and what the background is behind some of the most impassioned political wrangling ever seen in government science funding."--BOOK JACKET.