Synopsis
Explores the possibility that an asteroid strike may wipe out humanity, but stresses that such events occur at enormous intervals, and that humans may not be around for the next one
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About the Author
Dana Desonie, Ph.D., was a research scientist in geochemistry at Columbia University's Lamont-Dohert Earth Observatory.
Review
Cosmic collisions have shaped solar system planets and influenced the planet's evolution: this examines the major questions concerning such collisions and the Earth, considering comets, asteroids, and the future of life on a planet vulnerable to cosmic collisions. Lay readers will appreciate the simple overview. -- Midwest Book Review
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. First Edition. 127pp including index Traces the history of celestial crashes and proposes various solutions to what many view as our impending doom. Illustrations Photographs. Seller Inventory # 95026