Perilous Planet Earth : Catastrophes and Catastrophism through the Ages
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'... written in a style that is at once dispassionate and engaging ... Ranging, as it does, over several related disciplines, this book will undoubtedly appeal to both amateurs and academics alike.' Astronomy & Space
'This is a very thorough, detailed and up to date book ... It covers many aspects of science from geology, evolution and astronomy through to history and social anthropology ... For anyone studying the subject this is a 'must have' reference book, it brings many ideas and theories together and then shows you where to go for more information. I don't think there's much it doesn't cover.' Open University Geological Society Journal
'... Palmer manages to steer even-handedly through the opposing territories of catastrophist and gradualist paradigms and, in doing so, illuminates one of the most enduring currents of human thought.' Times Higher Education Supplement
Book Description
Reviewing our present concerns about the threat from natural disasters, such as asteroids and immense volcanic eruptions, within the context of history, this volume is written at a level that interests academics as well as general readers. It explains how catastrophic events have influenced the course of evolution in the distant past, and the rise and fall of civilizations in more recent times. Trevor Palmer argues that a better understanding of the past will allow humanity to take appropriate action to preserve civilization for the future.
Perilous Planet Earth : Catastrophes and Catastrophism through the Ages
Perilous Planet Earth: Catastrophes and Catastrophism through the Ages,Trevor Palmer,Cambridge University Press,0521819288,Asteroids,Astronomy - General,Catastrophes (Geology),Collisions with Earth,Dynamic Geology (General),Earth Sciences - Geology,Evolution,Science,Science/Mathematics,Weather,Earth Sciences,Geophysics,Science / Earth Sciences
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