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In this compelling book, leading scientists and historians explore the Drake Equation, which guides modern astrobiology's search for life beyond Earth. First used in 1961 as the organising framework for a conference in Green Bank, West Virginia, it uses seven factors to estimate the number of extraterrestrial civilisations in our galaxy. Using the equation primarily as a heuristic device, this engaging text examines the astronomical, biological, and cultural factors that determine the abundance or rarity of life beyond Earth and provides a thematic history of the search for extraterrestrial life. Logically structured to analyse each of the factors in turn, and offering commentary and critique of the equation as a whole, contemporary astrobiological research is placed in a historical context. Each factor is explored over two chapters, discussing the pre-conference thinking and a modern analysis, to enable postgraduates and researchers to better assess the assumptions that guide their research.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Astronomy, space & time Theoretical & mathematical astronomy

• Full title: Drake Equation
• Subtitle: Estimating the Prevalence of Extraterrestrial Life through the Ages
• Author: Douglas A. Vakoch, Matthew F. Dowd, Frank Drake
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 340
• EAN: 9781107073654
• ISBN: 1107073650
• ID: 09181635
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Weight: 820 g
• Dimensions: 253 × 182 × 20 mm
• Date of publishing: 02. July 2015

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