by François Raulin (Editor), KathrynE.Fishbaugh (Editor), PhillipeLognonné (Editor), David J . Des Marais (Editor), OlegKorablev (Editor), K.E.Fishbaugh (Editor), D . J . Des Marais (Editor), O.Korablev (Editor), P.Lognonné (Editor), F . Raulin (Editor)
Given the universal interest in whether extraterrestrial life has developed or could eventually develop, it is vital that an examination of planetary habitability go beyond simple assumptions. This book has resulted from a workshop at the International Space Science Institute (ISSI) which brought together experts to discuss the multi-faceted problem of how the habitability of a planet co-evolves with the geology of the surface and interior, the atmosphere, and the magnetosphere.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 306
Publisher: Springer
Published: 18 Sep 2007
ISBN 10: 0387742875
ISBN 13: 9780387742878
From the reviews:
This book presents a collection of very well written papers and essays on the Geology and Habitability of Terrestrial Planets. ... the book is a true encyclopedia containing the best on this subject. ... I strongly recommend you this book. The papers are easy to read and it is not difficult to understand the main questions and challenges on this area. It is a true masterpiece and will be a very nice acquisition to your personal library. (Philosophy, Religion and Science Book Reviews, bookinspections.wordpress.com, December, 2013)