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Published on:
27-Sep-2003
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Rare Earth: Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe
Author:
Peter D Ward
Rare Earth: Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe by Peter D. Ward and Donald Brownlee explores the question of whether complex life exists elsewhere in the universe or whether Earth is exceptionally rare. The authors argue that although simple microbial life may be widespread, the development of complex, multicellular organisms may require a very specific combination of environmental, geological, astronomical, and biological conditions. The book examines factors such as a stable planetar... see more