| Fundamentals of Space Biology: Research on Cells, Animals, and Plants in Space 2006 Edition Contributor(s): Clement, Gilles (Editor), Slenzka, K. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0387331131 ISBN-13: 9780387331133 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology - Science | Astronomy - Science | Physics - Astrophysics |
| Dewey: 571.091 |
| LCCN: 2006922757 |
| Series: Space Technology Library |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.1" W x 9.3" (1.65 lbs) 376 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book examines the effects of spaceflight at cellular and organism levels. Research on the effects of gravity - or its absence - and ionizing radiation on the evolution, development, and function of living organisms is presented in layman's terms. The book describes the benefits of space biology for basic and applied research to support human space exploration and the advantages of space as a laboratory for scientific, technological, and commercial research. |