Nolan, Kevin.

Mars : a cosmic stepping stone : uncovering humanity's cosmic context / Kevin Nolan. - New York : [Chichester, UK] : Copernicus Books ; In association with Praxis Pub., 2008. - xxii, 379 p., [32] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [359]-362) and index.

Life in the universe -- The origin of life on Earth -- From antiquity to the canals -- Viking -- The legacy of Viking -- Mars : a cosmic stepping stone -- A grand plan -- The search for life : a planetary perspective -- The search for life : water and the atmosphere -- The search for life : past and present -- A global strategy -- Global programs -- First steps : Pathfinder -- Mars reconnaissance -- Spirit and Opportunity -- A paradigm shift -- Next steps -- Because it's there -- Planetary protection -- A human mission to Mars -- Our life in the universe.

ISBN: 9780387341644 (hbk.) 0387341641 (hbk.)

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Life on other planets.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Mars (Planet)
Mars (Planet)--Exploration.

LC Class. No.: QB54 / .N65 2008