| #1107219 in Books | 2010-06-03 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.61 x1.06 x6.69l,1.86 | File type: PDF | 536 pages||3 of 5 people found the following review helpful.| Science certified catastrophe|By Hiram Caton|Trevor Palmer's study is a thoroughly researched, well written addition to what is now a small library documenting catastrophes in Earth history and in the history of civilization. Catastrophes may come from three sources: asteroids and comets, climatic adversities, and geophysical convulsions. All enjoy high public visibility toda||of the hardback: '... 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
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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 hum...
You easily download any file type for your gadget.Perilous Planet Earth: Catastrophes and Catastrophism through the Ages | Trevor Palmer. I really enjoyed this book and have already told so many people about it!
