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Life in the Universe: United States Edition Paperback – 16 October 2006

by Jeffrey O. Bennett (Author), Seth Shostak (Author), Bruce Jakosky (Author)
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Life in the Universe takes non-science majors on a journey through the solar system and beyond, using a rigorous yet accessible introduction to astronomy, biology, chemistry, and geology to explain natural phenomena and explore unanswered scientific questions. The Second Edition has been thoroughly revised to include updated scientific discoveries, optional quantitative coverage, an enhanced illustration program, and expanded coverage of the solar system and stellar material.

Designed for the emerging astrobiology course, but also suitable for introductory astronomy, Life in the Universe captures the imagination of students by exploring fundamental pan-scientific questions: How did life begin on Earth? What are the most extreme forms of life currently known? What are the challenges of trying to colonize another planet?

The text motivates non-science majors to develop basic reasoning skills and an understanding of the process of science through skillful writing and a wealth of pedagogical features, such as Learning Goals that keep students focused on key concepts. Sidebars provide optional mathematical material for courses that fulfill quantitative requirements.

An expanded media package includes an Instructor Resource CD-ROM (with all the figures and photos from the book) and an updated companion website (including new quizzes, tutorials, and interactive figures and photos). This media is integrated with the text through the use of icons that point to interactive photos and figures.

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    16 October 2006
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    24.18 x 1.96 x 27.53 cm
  6. ISBN-10
    0805347534
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0805347531
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Pearson
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 16 October 2006
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 560 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805347534
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805347531
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 1.27 kg
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24.18 x 1.96 x 27.53 cm
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Jeffrey Bennett holds a B.A. in Biophysics from the University of California, San Diego, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Astrophysics from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He specializes in mathematics and science education, writing for and speaking to audiences ranging from elementary school children to college faculty. Dr. Bennett is the author of seven books for children, all of which have been selected for the Story Time From Space program, in which astronauts aboard the International Space Station read books to the children of Earth, with videos posted at storytimefromspace.com. He is also the author of critically acclaimed books for the general public on topics including global warming, the search for extraterrestrial life, Einstein’s theory of relativity, and math and science teaching, and the lead author of college textbooks in astronomy, astrobiology, mathematics, and statistics Other career highlights include having served as a Visiting Senior Scientist at NASA Headquarters, proposing and co-leading development of the Voyage Scale Model Solar System on the National Mall in Washington, DC, founding Big Kid Science, creating the free app Totality by Big Kid Science, and creating a free online textbook/curriculum for middle school Earth and Space Science (grade8science.com). Learn more at his web sites, jeffreybennett.com and bigkidscience.com.

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  • NightWind
    5.0 out of 5 stars Astrobiology...
    Reviewed in the United States on 19 September 2012
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Life Beyond the Universe is a good text for teaching the concept of life beyond Earth. It integrates the primary sciences of Astronomy, Geology, and Biology. I like the way it is set up in general as it incorporates many of the concepts of learning.

    While it was created for a college course, I have used it for teaching Juniors and Seniors in High school. The first edition is too outdated. And the 3rd edition was beyond my budget. The second edition has changes from the first that I prefered. Over all, it is a good first text for astrobiology.
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  • Em
    4.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 May 2014
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    Got it for a university module on life in the cosmos aimed at the non-scientist and this book was recommended. The book was really easy to read and interesting. Would definetly recommend to anyone interested in astrobiology concepts
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  • Candice
    3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly stained and pretty beat up
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 January 2015
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Slightly stained and pretty beat up, sellers seem to be posting the books as being better than they are to make more money.
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  • L. Ward
    5.0 out of 5 stars Life in the Universe (2nd Edition)
    Reviewed in the United States on 22 May 2014
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    I ordered this book for a family member and she is very appreciative of the gift. She wants to read more of Jeffrey Bennett's books, and I will order them for her whenever she requests.
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  • Tbg2006
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great text
    Reviewed in the United States on 17 September 2011
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    This book is almost identical to the next edition! Buy this edition instead of the new version it will save Students money. Some questions at the ends of the chapters are different but there isn't mush different! Hope this helps students!
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