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edited by Douglas A. Vakoch, SETI Institute, Matthew F. Dowd, University of Notre Dame Press |
The Drake equation |
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| Title | The Drake equation : estimating the prevalence of extraterrestrial life through the ages |
| Author(s) | edited by Douglas A. Vakoch, SETI Institute, Matthew F. Dowd, University of Notre Dame Press |
| Description | 1 online resource (xxii, 319 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Abstract Note | 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 |
| Contents Note | Introduction: the Drake equation in context / Steven Dick -- Rate of formation of stars suitable for the development of intelligent life, R*, pre-1961 David DeVorkin -- Rate of formation of stars suitable for the development of intelligent life, R*, 1961 to the present / Patrick Franc??ois and Danielle Briot -- Fraction of stars with planetary systems, fp, pre-1961 / Matthew F. Dowd -- Fraction of stars with planetary systems, fp, 1961 to the present / Chris Impey -- Number of planets, per solar system, with an environment suitable for life, ne, pre-1961 / Florence Raulin Cerceau -- Number of planets, per solar system, with an environment suitable for life, ne, 1961 to the present / Danielle Briot and Jean Schneider -- Fraction of suitable planets on which life actually appears, fl, pre-1961 / Stephane?? Tirard -- Fraction of suitable planets on which life actually appears, fl, 1961 to the present / David J. Des Marais -- Fraction of life-bearing planets on which intelligent life emerges, fl, pre-1961 / Michael Crowe -- Fraction of life-bearing planets on which intelligent life emerges, fl, 1961 to the present / Lori Marino -- Fraction of civilizations that develop a technology that releases detectable signs of their existence into space, fc, pre-1961 / Florence Raulin Cerceau -- Fraction of civilizations that develop a technology that releases detectable signs of their existence into space, fc, 1961 to the present / Seth Shostak -- Length of time such civilizations release detectable signals into space, L, pre-1961 / David Dune??r -- Length of time such civilizations release detectable signals into space, L, 1961 to the present / Garry Chick -- Afterword / Paul Davies |
| Notes | Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015) |
| Keyword(s) | 1. EBOOK
2. EBOOK - CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
3. Extraterrestrial beings
4. LIFE ON OTHER PLANETS
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