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When Life Nearly Died: The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time

When Life Nearly Died: The Greatest Mass Extinction of All Time

by Michael J . Benton (Author)

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    Paperback 2008

    $17.48
Synopsis

The greatest mass extinction in Earth's history happened some 251 million years ago. In this cataclysm at least 90% of life was killed, both on land and in the sea, almost bringing evolution to a halt.What caused destruction on such an unimaginable scale?Was it the impact of a huge meteorite, or prolonged volcanic eruption in Siberia? In this acclaimed book, newly available in paperback, Michael Benton assembles all the evidence and gives his verdict.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 336
 Edition: 1st Pbk. Ed
 Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Published: 07 Apr 2008
ISBN 10: 050028573X
ISBN 13: 9780500285732
Book Overview: The implications of the mass extinction 251 million years ago told in an accessible, page-turning way

Media Reviews
'A superb book that tells a gripping tale ... Benton's book is in part a geological detective story, but with a rich historical backplot. He finally names a culprit in a denouement worthy of Hercule Poirot' - The Times Higher Education Supplement
'Brings back to Earth Science a sense of adventure ... it is both a wonderfully good read and a valued reference' - James Lovelock, author of Gaia
Author Bio
Michael J. Benton is Professor of Vertebrate Palaeontology and Head of the Department of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. He has written over 40 books, including Vertebrate Palaeontology, The Penguin Historical Atlas of the Dinosaurs and When Life Nearly Died.