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- ISBN
- 9783319104188
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer International Publishing A&G
ISBN-10
3319104187
ISBN-13
9783319104188
eBay Product ID (ePID)
202493730
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
IX, 204 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Astrobiological Neurosystems : Rise and Fall of Intelligent Life Forms in the Universe
Publication Year
2014
Subject
Life Sciences / Neuroscience, Physics / Astrophysics, Life Sciences / General, Space Science, Life Sciences / Biology, Astronomy
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Series
Astronomers' Universe Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Weight
117.9 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Reviews
"The illustrations are excellent, and there is an extensive bibliography. Most of the subjects are covered in many other books, but the discussion of neurosystems is original and insightful. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers, lower- and upper-division undergraduates." (T. Barker, Choice, Vol. 52 (12), August, 2015), "The quintessence of this book is whether there possibly exist brains (central nervous systems) on other planets that might work the same or entirely differently from those found on Earth. ... For astro-neurobiological educated guesses, surmises, and ideas, this book is the first of its kind and offers a good read." (P. Chapman-Rietschi, The Observatory, April, 2016) "The illustrations are excellent, and there is an extensive bibliography. Most of the subjects are covered in many other books, but the discussion of neurosystems is original and insightful. Summing Up: Recommended. General readers, lower- and upper-division undergraduates." (T. Barker, Choice, Vol. 52 (12), August, 2015)
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Preface.- Scientists believe intelligent life may be more common in the universe than previously considered possible.- When will mankind achieve "First Contact" with extraterrestrial life forms.- If our nervous system is not the only one that exists in the universe, where are the others and how do we identify them?- Evolution of intelligent nervous systems on other worlds in the universe.- Are biological nervous systems just the first step in the rise of intelligence in the universe'.- Just how hostile is our universe to the development and survival of Life Forms'.- Some Final Thoughts from this "amateur" astronomer on mankind's imminent discovery that we are not alone in the Universe.- References and further suggested readings.- Index.
Synopsis
This book explains why scientists believe that life may be more common in the Universe than previously considered possible. It presents the tools and strategies astronomers and astrobiologists are using in their formal search for habitable exoplanets as well as more advanced forms of life in other parts of our galaxy. The author then summarizes what is currently known about how and where organic molecules critical to our form of carbon-based life are manufactured. The core of the book explains (and presents educated guesses) how nervous systems evolved on Earth, how they work, and how they might work on other worlds. Combining his knowledge of neuroscience, computers, and astrobiology the author jumps into the discussion whether biological nervous systems are just the first step in the rise of intelligence in the Universe. The book ends with a description from both the psychologist's and the neuroscientist's viewpoints, exactly what it is about the fields of astrobiology and astronomy that "boggles the minds" of many amateur astronomers and interested non-scientists. This book stands out from other popular science books on astrobiology by making the point that "astro-neurobiologists" need to begin thinking about how alien nervous systems might work., Preface.- Scientists believe intelligent life may be more common in the universe than previously considered possible.- When will mankind achieve "First Contact" with extraterrestrial life forms.- If our nervous system is not the only one that exists in the universe, where are the others and how do we identify them?- Evolution of intelligent nervous systems on other worlds in the universe.- Are biological nervous systems just the first step in the rise of intelligence in the universe?.- Just how hostile is our universe to the development and survival of Life Forms?.- Some Final Thoughts from this "amateur" astronomer on mankind's imminent discovery that we are not alone in the Universe.- References and further suggested readings.- Index.
LC Classification Number
QB1-991
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