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Record Nr.

UNINA9910300557403321

Titolo

Astrobiology and Society in Europe Today / / edited by Klara Anna Capova, Erik Persson, Tony Milligan, David Dunér

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Cham : , : Springer International Publishing : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2018

ISBN

3-319-96265-5

Edizione

[1st ed. 2018.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (XVI, 72 p. 14 illus., 13 illus. in color.)

Collana

SpringerBriefs in Astronomy, , 2191-9100

Disciplina

576.839

Soggetti

Exobiology

Science—Social aspects

Technology—Sociological aspects

Public policy

Astrobiology

Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education

Science and Technology Studies

Public Policy

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

1. Introduction -- 2. Astrobiology and Society in Europe -- 3. The International Context of Astrobiology -- 4. Society, Worldview and Outreach -- 5. Environment and Sustainability -- 6. Education, Training and Scholarship -- 7. Technological Innovation and Commerce -- 8. Science and Research -- 9. Leading the Future of Astrobiology in Europe -- 10. Appendices.

Sommario/riassunto

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.