Astrobiology

Discover the fascinating field of Astrobiology, where scientists seek to understand the origin and evolution of life on Earth in order to search for extraterrestrial life. This Very Short Introduction by David C. Catling explores the factors that allowed life to arise and persist on our own planet, and what signs we should look for when searching for life on other planets. Part of Oxford's Very Short Introductions series, this concise and original book offers a balanced and complete discussion of this exciting interdisciplinary subject.