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- Subject Area
- Science
- Publication Name
- T. Rex and the Crater of Doom
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Subject
- Earth Sciences / Geology, Life Sciences / Biology, Paleontology
- Publication Year
- 1997
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
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- 6 in
- Item Weight
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- Number of Pages
- 236 Pages
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Sixty-five million years ago, a comet or asteroid larger than Mt. Everest slammed into the Earth, causing an explosion equivalent to the detonation of a hundred million hydrogen bombs. Vaporized impactor and debris from the impact site were blasted out through the atmosphere, falling back to Earth all around the globe. Terrible environmental disasters ensued, including a giant tsunami, continent-scale wildfires, darkness, and cold, followed by sweltering greenhouse heat. When conditions returned to normal, half the genera of plants and animals on Earth had perished. This horrific story is now widely accepted as the solution to a great scientific murder mystery what caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? In T. rex and the Crater of Doom , the story of the scientific detective work that went into solving the mystery is told by geologist Walter Alvarez, one of the four Berkeley scientists who discovered the first evidence for the giant impact. It is a saga of high adventure in remote parts of the world, of patient data collection, of lonely intellectual struggle, of long periods of frustration ended by sudden breakthroughs, of intense public debate, of friendships made or lost, of the exhilaration of discovery, and of delight as a fascinating story unfolded. Controversial and widely attacked during the 1980s, the impact theory received confirmation from the discovery of the giant impact crater it predicted, buried deep beneath younger strata at the north coast of the Yucatán Peninsula. The Chicxulub Crater was found by Mexican geologists in 1950 but remained almost unknown to scientists elsewhere until 1991, when it was recognized as the largest impact crater on this planet, dating precisely from the time of the great extinction sixty-five million years ago. Geology and paleontology, sciences that long held that all changes in Earth history have been calm and gradual, have now been forced to recognize the critical role played by rare but devastating catastrophes like the impact that killed the dinosaurs.
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Publisher
Princeton University Press
ISBN-10
0691016305
ISBN-13
9780691016306
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Product Key Features
Publication Name
T. Rex and the Crater of Doom
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Earth Sciences / Geology, Life Sciences / Biology, Paleontology
Publication Year
1997
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Number of Pages
236 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
20 Oz
Additional Product Features
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96-049208
Lc Classification Number
Qe506.A48 1997
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"[D]eft and readable . . . T. rex and the Crater of Doom gets the facts across in a lighthearted, almost playful manner. But it's also solid science, a clear and efficient exposition that conveys plenty of cogent detail while keeping an eye on the subtle interplay of thought, action, and personality that makes scientific research such arresting human behavior. . . . [An] estimable account from the world's leading authority on death from above." --Timothy Ferris, New York Times Book Review, A geologist (who happens to be a kind of working philosopher) gives a deft, readable explanation of the extinction of the dinosaurs., Alvarez's book recounts this scientific detective story in an authoritative yet consistently engaging manner. Once considered absurd, the idea that extraterrestrial factors were involved in some of the great crises in the history of life has become widely accepted. ---Hans-Dieter Sues, Toronto Globe and Mail, A first-rate, swiftly paced tale of how science can propel its participants down avenues of surprising discovery to breathtaking conclusions. ---Charles Petit, San Francisco Chronicle, "Alvarez's book recounts this scientific detective story in an authoritative yet consistently engaging manner. Once considered absurd, the idea that extraterrestrial factors were involved in some of the great crises in the history of life has become widely accepted." --Hans-Dieter Sues, Toronto Globe and Mail, Alvarez's book recounts this scientific detective story in an authoritative yet consistently engaging manner. Once considered absurd, the idea that extraterrestrial factors were involved in some of the great crises in the history of life has become widely accepted., The book is very well written and so engrossing that a reader with little or no background in the earth's geologic history will enjoy an easy and vastly entertaining summary of how we came to our present understanding of the past. It is a wonderful adventure in science., A fascinating proof of a once ridiculed theory. In fitting together the puzzle of dino demise, Alvarez excitingly shapes the story for the widest audience., "A first-rate, swiftly paced tale of how science can propel its participants down avenues of surprising discovery to breathtaking conclusions." --Charles Petit, San Francisco Chronicle, A first-rate, swiftly paced tale of how science can propel its participants down avenues of surprising discovery to breathtaking conclusions., An unfolding story told by its leading protagonist. . . . Very clearly and entertainingly written, and illustrated with fascinating colour plates, it is accessible even to nonspecialists. ---Arthur C. Clarke, The Times Higher Education Supplement, The book is very well written and so engrossing that a reader with little or no background in the earth's geologic history will enjoy an easy and vastly entertaining summary of how we came to our present understanding of the past. It is a wonderful adventure in science. ---Dale Russell, The Los Angeles Times Book Review, "This is the story of one of the greatest adventures of twentieth-century science, told by the central figure. Walter Alvarez relates the still-evolving story with insight, clarity, and warmth. It is a great read for both scientist and layperson." --Richard Muller, author of Nemesis: The Death Star, This personal account of the search for a geological Excalibur makes fascinating reading. . . . [It] reads like Arthurian legend, full of temptations which lead the hero astray and distract him and his followers from the true path. ---Douglas Palmer, New Scientist, [D]eft and readable . . .T. rex and the Crater of Doomgets the facts across in a lighthearted, almost playful manner. But it's also solid science, a clear and efficient exposition that conveys plenty of cogent detail while keeping an eye on the subtle interplay of thought, action, and personality that makes scientific research such arresting human behavior. . . . [An] estimable account from the world's leading authority on death from above., "This personal account of the search for a geological Excalibur makes fascinating reading. . . . [It] reads like Arthurian legend, full of temptations which lead the hero astray and distract him and his followers from the true path." --Douglas Palmer, New Scientist, [D]eft and readable . . . T. rex and the Crater of Doom gets the facts across in a lighthearted, almost playful manner. But it's also solid science, a clear and efficient exposition that conveys plenty of cogent detail while keeping an eye on the subtle interplay of thought, action, and personality that makes scientific research such arresting human behavior. . . . [An] estimable account from the world's leading authority on death from above. ---Timothy Ferris, New York Times Book Review, "The book is very well written and so engrossing that a reader with little or no background in the earth's geologic history will enjoy an easy and vastly entertaining summary of how we came to our present understanding of the past. It is a wonderful adventure in science." --Dale Russell, The Los Angeles Times Book Review, "A fascinating proof of a once ridiculed theory. In fitting together the puzzle of dino demise, Alvarez excitingly shapes the story for the widest audience." -- Booklist, "A geologist (who happens to be a kind of working philosopher) gives a deft, readable explanation of the extinction of the dinosaurs." -- New York Times Book Review, "An unfolding story told by its leading protagonist. . . . Very clearly and entertainingly written, and illustrated with fascinating colour plates, it is accessible even to nonspecialists." --Arthur C. Clarke, The Times Higher Education Supplement, An unfolding story told by its leading protagonist. . . . Very clearly and entertainingly written, and illustrated with fascinating colour plates, it is accessible even to nonspecialists., "Every library with geology holdings will want to have this book. . . . Alvarez offers a great detective story. . . . " -- Choice, This personal account of the search for a geological Excalibur makes fascinating reading. . . . [It] reads like Arthurian legend, full of temptations which lead the hero astray and distract him and his followers from the true path., Every library with geology holdings will want to have this book. . . . Alvarez offers a great detective story. . . .
Table of Content
Preface Ch. 1 Armageddon 3 Ch. 2 Ex Libro Lapidum Historia Mundi 19 Ch. 3 Gradualist versus Catastrophist 43 Ch. 4 Iridium 59 Ch. 5 The Search for the Impact Site 82 Ch. 6 The Crater of Doom 106 Ch. 7 The World after Chicxulub 130 Notes 147 Index 171
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
College Audience
Dewey Decimal
576.8/4
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes
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