The Science of Astrobiology

From the reviews:

Chela-Flores (Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics, Italy) supplies up-to-date reviews of the astronomy (so viewers will know where to aim telescopes), a survey of early life on Earth and a survey of solar system candidates. Overall, a good volume to have on one s library shelf and to function as a required reference in astrobiology courses. Summing Up: Recommended. All academic, general, and professional audiences. (K. L. Schick, Choice, Vol. 49 (6), February, 2012)

I strongly recommend this book, written by a real humanist, to any open-minded reader eager to consider classical astrobiology in its philosophical context. The book offers a very rare occasion to access the full dimension of astrobiology: origin, evolution, distribution and destiny of life in the Universe. (André Brack, Origins of Life and Evolution of Biospheres, March, 2012)

While reading this book, the origin-of-life professional will recognize its useful organization and summary of various components of astrobiology. I found this book instructive and mind-opening. The author is very successful in conveying that much can be gained in astrobiology by merging science with philosophy. (Radu Popa, Astrobiology, Vol. 12 (10), 2012)