Title Astrobiology and Society in Europe Today Author(s) Capova, Klara Anna;Persson, Erik;Milligan, Tony;Dun??r, David Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2018. Description XVI, 72 p. 14 illus., 13 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note This White Paper describes the state of astrobiology in Europe today and its relation to the European society at large. With contributions from authors in twenty countries and over thirty scientific institutions worldwide, the document illustrates the societal implications of astrobiology and the positive contribution that astrobiology can make to European society. The White paper has two main objectives: 1. It recommends the establishment of a European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) as an answer to a series of challenges relating to astrobiology but also European research, education and the society at large. 2. It also acknowledges the societal implications of astrobiology, and thus the role of the social sciences and humanities in optimizing the positive contribution that astrobiology can make to the lives of the people of Europe and the challenges they face. This book is recommended reading for science policy makers, the interested public, and the astrobiology community ISBN,Price 9783319962658 Keyword(s) 1. ASTROBIOLOGY 2. EBOOK 3. EBOOK - SPRINGER 4. Public policy 5. Science and Technology Studies 6. Science???Social aspects 7. Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education 8. Technology???Sociological aspects Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I09366     On Shelf