
The Deep Hot Biosphere
The Myth of Fossil Fuels
Thomas Gold(Author)
Springer (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 6. November 1998
Book
Hardback
XIV, 235 pages
978-0-387-98546-6 (ISBN)
Description
Does there exist, deep within the earth's crust, a second biosphere-- composed of very primitive, thermophilic (heat-loving) bacteria, and containing more living matter than the entire surface? This idea, first proposed by the author in the early 1980s, is now supported by a growing body of evidence. The implications are astonishing: is the deep biosphere where life originated? Can Mars and other seemingly dead planets contain deep biospheres? Is there yet another--deeper, hotter--biosphere within the earth, based on silicon instead of carbon? This is the first book to explore this very controversial, intriguing theory. TOC:Introduction.- Our "fortunate" place in the universe.- Is our food club the only one on the planet?- The discovery of life at volcanic vents in the ocean floors.- Subterranean life observed: the limitaztions of space, food and temperature.- The derivation of petroleum.- Biology and geochemistry.- Where did life originate?- How widespread is life in the universe?- Another type of life even deeper?- Conclusion.
More details
Edition
1., Ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
New York, NY
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
General science readers
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Illustrations
16 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 165 mm
Thickness: 27 mm
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-387-98546-6 (9780387985466)
Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

E-Book
12/2013
Copernicus
€28.88
Available for download

Book
05/2001
Springer
€29.95
Shipment within 5-7 days
Persons
Content
Introduction * Our "fortunate" place in the universe * Is our food club the only one on the planet?- The discovery of life at volcanic vents in the ocean floors * Subterranean life observed: the limitaztions of space, food and temperature * The derivation of petroleum * Biology and geochemistry * Where did life originate?- How widespread is life in the universe?- Another type of life even deeper?- Conclusion.