"The basic structure of the present book started as the PhD thesis of the principal author." -- preface.
Preface
1. Overview
2. Cosmic dust and life
3. The origin of comets
4. Comets in the galactic environment
5. Dark comets: a link to panspermia
6. Expulsion of microbes from the solar system
7. Liquid water in comets
8. Origin of life
9. Expanding horizons of life
Bibliography
Index.
Comets and the origin of life by Janaki Wickramasinghe. ISBN 9789812566355. Published by World Scientific in 2010. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.