cx r22 2 45 232482667 http://www.idref.fr/232482667 20181205 20260701003208.000 0499 0499 Tr2 20181205afrey50 ba0 eng 639-2 2018 u fre 0 # # AFNOR Oeuvre Textuelle ba0yba0 Astrobiology and Society in Europe Today ba0yba0y 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 positive contribution that astrobiology can make to European society. The White paper has two main objectives: 1. It recommends the establishment of a European Astrobiology Institute (EAI) as an answer to a series of challenges relating to astrobiology but also European research, education and the society at large. 2. It also acknowledges the societal implications of astrobiology, and thus the role of the social sciences and humanities in optimizing the positive contribution that astrobiology can make to the lives of the people of Europe and the challenges they face. This book is recommended reading for science policy makers, the interested public, and the astrobiology community. 026631903 ba0yba03 Coopération européenne dans le domaine de la recherche scientifique et technique 070 Technology—Sociological aspects. lc Public policy. lc Science-Social aspects lc Astrobiology. lc Physics Study and teaching lc Science Social aspects lc Political planning lc Exobiology lc Exobiology Research Europe lc Exobiology Social aspects lc Life Origin lc 077055632 Exobiologie rameau 077055632 Exobiologie 027315754 Recherche 027224651 Europe rameau 077055632 Exobiologie 269230165 Société rameau ba0yba0 Europe lc Societal Aspects of Physics, Outreach and Education. Astrobiology. Science and Technology Studies. Public Policy. Education in Physics FR Abes 20260701 AFNOR