Review of “Life in Space – Astrobiology for non-scientists”

Drs. Wandel and Gale have put together a great deal of good work to produce a new very impressive book on the vast subject of Life Beyond Earth. Their ambitious “ Life in Space ” is both broader and deeper than any previous efforts on this topic of great popular interest. Most of the writings on extraterrestrial life are long on speculation and ungrounded philosophizing. In refreshing contrast, “ Life in Space ” brings all the solid scientific foundations needed to understand The Science of Astrobiology. In exploring this very rich subject, the authors do not assume any previous scientific expertise on the part of their readers. Instead, they spell out all of the basic scientific elements clearly as they come up. All of the relevant background is patiently included, complete with References and a very useful Index. For