What really happened to the dinosaurs? This intriguing question has engaged tremendous interest in the 1990's. Antony Milne tackles the most controversial issues concerning the origin physical structure-and extinction-of these intriguing creatures from the prehistoric past. He considers various theories in turn analyzing and evaluating every idea on his way to one inescapable conclusion: extinction is a natural consequence of evolution and an enabling force of the biosphere.
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Out of 100 or so distinct "explanations" of the dinosaurs' extinction, Milne ( Our Drowning World ) focuses on the half dozen that he considers merit serious attention. He concludes that environmental forces ultimately defeated the dinosaurs, but is hesitant to point more precisely to any aspect other than geophysical change. Milne begins his study with the formation of the planets and the beginning of life on Earth, describing the first creatures; his examination of dinosaurs includes an exhaustive treatment of their morphology--body size, heat regulation, mobility. In his overview of theories of extinction, he discusses cosmic rays, the "death star," tectonic plates, climate change. Reviewing the limitations of each theory, he notes that climatic change best withstands criticism. While this is a useful reference for students in the field, there are other books on the subject better suited to the lay reader. Illustions.
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- PublisherPrism Pr Ltd
- Publication date1991
- ISBN 10 1853270709
- ISBN 13 9781853270703
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages301