Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life

Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics

by Paul J. Thomas (Editor), Roland D. Hicks (Editor), Christopher F. Chyba (Editor)

This volume considers the role comets may have played in the origins and evolution of life. This is the only book dealing in depth with this subject. It is particularly relevant 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.

Genres: Biology

363 pages, Hardcover

First published October 25, 1996