Planets And Life
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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A rigorous work of astrobiology and planetary science, Planets and Life by P. H. A. Sneath presents a systematic examination of the conditions necessary for life to arise and persist on planetary bodies. Drawing on Sneath's background in microbiology and numerical taxonomy, the text argues that the physical and chemical properties of planets — from atmospheric composition to surface temperature — are decisive factors in determining biological potential. With an academic yet accessible tone, it details the scientific criteria used to evaluate habitability, situating Earth within a broader cosmic context and assessing the plausibility of life elsewhere in the universe. The work bridges disciplines, synthesizing astronomy, chemistry, and biology into a cohesive framework that instructs readers on how scientists approach one of humanity's most profound questions.
Author: P. H. A. Sneath
Format: Paperback
Published: 1970, Funk and Wagnalls
Genre: Astronomy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A rigorous work of astrobiology and planetary science, Planets and Life by P. H. A. Sneath presents a systematic examination of the conditions necessary for life to arise and persist on planetary bodies. Drawing on Sneath's background in microbiology and numerical taxonomy, the text argues that the physical and chemical properties of planets — from atmospheric composition to surface temperature — are decisive factors in determining biological potential. With an academic yet accessible tone, it details the scientific criteria used to evaluate habitability, situating Earth within a broader cosmic context and assessing the plausibility of life elsewhere in the universe. The work bridges disciplines, synthesizing astronomy, chemistry, and biology into a cohesive framework that instructs readers on how scientists approach one of humanity's most profound questions.