Astrobiology and Society in Europe Today

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Capova, Klara Anna (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Persson, Erik (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Milligan, Tony (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Dunér, David (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Astronomy,
• Subjects: Astrobiology.; Science-Social aspects.; Technology-Sociological aspects.; Public policy.; Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education.; Science and Technology Studies.; Public Policy.

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 po...

Table of Contents:

• 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.