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Astrobiology for a General Reader

A Questions and Answers Approach

By: Vera M. Kolb,Benton C. Clark III

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Astrobiology for a General Reader

A Questions and Answers Approach

By: Vera M. Kolb,Benton C. Clark III

This book implements several outstanding features which are helpful to the general reader. It is organized in the form of a ‘Questions and Answers’ guide, an approach unique in the field of astrobiology. The questions and answers are linked in a conversation-like style, with each new question following from the previous answer. The book is organized into 20 chapters discussing broad and comprehensive topics, with over 250 questions answered. While the book is written for general readers who are assumed to have an interest in science, though not necessarily an extensive background, it will also be helpful to the beginning student and those who wish to pursue further one or more aspects of the field. It provides the reader with a comprehensive set of ‘Further Readings.’ After each chapter, resource material is keyed to the individual answers to each question. At the end of the book, full references are given, as well as a guide for how to obtain them. A thorough Index is also provided. The streamlined, condensed, and yet comprehensive approach provided here is well-suited for stimulating the appetite of many readers for delving more into the fascinating and multi-faceted field of astrobiology.

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Cambridge Scholars Publishing

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152755578X

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Systems Approach to Astrobiology

By: Vera M. Kolb,Benton C. Clark

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Systems Approach to Astrobiology

By: Vera M. Kolb,Benton C. Clark

Systems thinking/analysis is widely applied for solving complex problems in engineering and certain other fields. Astrobiology, which inherently involves complex problems, can benefit from such an approach. This book provides the background and methodology of this approach for professionals, upper-level undergraduate students, and others with an interest in astrobiology topics. In addition, this book constitutes a valuable resource not only for astrobiology, but also for its foundational disciplines, e.g., chemistry, physics, astronomy, biology, biochemistry, geology, and planetary geology. Features Surveys of the systems approach to analyzing and understanding multifaceted, complex problems in astrobiology, written by two scientists who also have engineering backgrounds Systems applications to areas important to astrobiology, such as chemical evolution, prebiotic chemistry, geochemical/geophysical settings conducive to emergence of life, robotic space exploration, and much more Wide appeal for all readers interested in the origin and occurrence of life in our Solar System and beyond.

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CRC Press

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1000868826

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Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

By: Vera M. Kolb

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Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

By: Vera M. Kolb

Green Organic Chemistry and Its Interdisciplinary Applications covers key developments in green chemistry and demonstrates to students that the developments were most often the result of innovative thinking. Using a set of selected experiments, all of which have been performed in the laboratory with undergraduate students, it demonstrates how to optimize and develop green experiments. The book dedicates each chapter to individual applications, such as Engineering The chemical industry The pharmaceutical industry Analytical chemistry Environmental chemistry Each chapter also poses questions at the end, with the answers included. By focusing on both the interdisciplinary applications of green chemistry and the innovative thinking that has produced new developments in the field, this book manages to present two key messages in a manner where they reinforce each other. It provides a single and concise reference for chemists, instructors, and students for learning about green organic chemistry and its great and ever-expanding number of applications.

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1315354578

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Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

By: Vera M. Kolb

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Astrobiology for a General Reader

Astrobiology for a General Reader

Systems Approach to Astrobiology

Systems Approach to Astrobiology

Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

Green Organic Chemistry and its Interdisciplinary Applications

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