Press Release

New in 2002: International Journal of Astrobiology

By SpaceRef Editor
February 15, 2002
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Cambridge University Press is pleased to announce the launch of the
International Journal of Astrobiology, which will soon be available online
at the Cambridge Journals Online site http://journals.cambridge.org

The journal aims to become a major forum for the study of astrobiology and
will publish peer-reviewed research papers, review articles, book reviews
and news of interest to the astrobiology community.

SUBJECTS COVERED WILL INCLUDE:


* Cosmic prebiotic chemistry
* Planetary evolution
* Search for planetary systems and habitable zones
* Origins, evolution and distribution of life
* Extremophile biology and experimental simulation of extraterrestrial
environments
* Life detection in our solar system and beyond
* Technologies and space missions for astrobiology and planetary protection
* Human expansion, ecosystems and life support beyond Earth
* Intelligent life and societal aspects of astrobiology

CALL FOR PAPERS

Papers and contributions are now being accepted by the Managing Editor, Dr
Simon Mitton. For submission details, please visit
http://uk.cambridge.org/journals/ija/ijaifc.htm

Alternatively, you can write to: Dr Simon Mitton, Cambridge University
Press, The Edinburgh Building, Cambridge CB2 2RU, UK

FURTHER INFORMATION

Go to http://uk.cambridge.org/journals/ija/ for:

* Editorial details

* Full Instructions for contributors

* Subscription details

TO SUBSCRIBE: Please contact Journals Customer Services.

Orders in North America, Canada and Mexico

Email: journals_subscriptions@cup.org

Tel: (914) 937 4712

Orders elsewhere

Email: journals_subscriptions@cambridge.org

Tel: +44 (0)1223 326070

If you have any further queries, please email Helen Lancaster
Hlancaster@Cambridge.org

SpaceRef staff editor.