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The Nature of Life and Its Potential to Survive - Astronomers' Universe
David S. Stevenson
This book looks at the persistence of life and how difficult it would be to annihilate life, especially a species as successful as humanity. This investigation puts life in its true astronomical context, with the reader taken on a journey to illustrate life's potential and perseverance.
456 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, 69 colour illustrations, biography
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 7, 2017 |
| ISBN13 | 9783319529103 |
| Publishers | Springer International Publishing AG |
| Pages | 456 |
| Dimensions | 234 × 156 × 29 mm · 764 g |
| Language | German |
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