--- product_id: 4578722 title: "Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction" brand: "david c. catling" price: "€ 23.54" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4578722-astrobiology-a-very-short-introduction store_origin: PT region: Portugal --- # Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction **Brand:** david c. catling **Price:** € 23.54 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction by david c. catling - **How much does it cost?** € 23.54 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4578722-astrobiology-a-very-short-introduction) ## Best For - david c. catling enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted david c. catling brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Astrobiology: A Very Short Introduction - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81YvgzfesyL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent! *by M***L on June 17, 2014* As an astrobiologist myself, I found this book to be an absolute joy to listen to and read. It was my constant companion on a few long drives, and the result was a significant reshaping and polishing of the way I deliver my own spin on the astrobiology perspective to both professional and lay audiences. Although I have picked up all of this material in the course of my own studies, listening to this little book was so helpful in (a) remembering many things I'd forgotten or perhaps never fully considered certain details of and (b) witnessing a certain flow in how all the pieces can fit together into a coherent story both for myself and for sharing with others. In a field so broad and deep, we rely heavily on each other for good examples in interpreting and communicating the latest findings. Dr. Catling also does a fantastic job at conveying certain points of disagreement and past or ongoing debate (three examples I can think of off hand are: the interpretation of ALH84001 "biosignatures," the rare earth argument and counterpoints, and the habitability of planets orbiting M stars). I think this is a valuable find for both interested laypeople and professionals. What a great book! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very well written introduction to the subject *by M***Y on October 10, 2021* The book provides very well written introduction to the currently most probable scenario of evolution of Earth and life on Earth. From the first chapter containing the definition of the astrobiology, the author continues with brief description of evolution of the whole Universe, stars, the solar system, Earth and Earth's life. Other chapters contain discussion on possibility of life on other bodies in the solar system and exoplanets generally.Overall, the book provides basics information on theory how life on Earth become and evolved. It is easily readable and understandable with only a little background in natural sciences. The book ignited a couriosity about the astrobiology in me, so I think I will buy some more advanced book to expand my knowledge further. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Informative for the Educated Layperson *by A***L on December 13, 2015* I'm a wannabe scifi writer and I read this mostly for ideas of what hypothetical alternative biochemistries on other worlds might look like. The book certainly addressed that in detail and in a way that was accessible to the educated layperson. If I was disappointed after that section, it was certainly not the fault of the author; for complex life, carbon/water based life might be the only game in the universe.Another section of interest to me was the discussion of possible abodes of extraterrestrial life in our own solar system, particularly the icy moons of our gas giants. I read almost every article about Europa and Enceladus I come across so there wasn't much new information for me, but if you are interested in the possibility of extraterrestrial life and have not heard about the exciting discoveries concerning these two bodies, then this book is a fine place to learn about them. Prepare to have a new obsession.In short, this book covers star and planet formation, possible origins of life, biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry and planet detection in a compact, accessible package. If you're interested in more than one of those subjects, you ought to pick it up. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4578722-astrobiology-a-very-short-introduction](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/4578722-astrobiology-a-very-short-introduction) --- *Product available on Desertcart Portugal* *Store origin: PT* *Last updated: 2026-06-09*