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Ted Nield

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English

Granta
01 February 2012

Mathematics & Sciences; Popular science; Solar system: the Sun & planets

Astonishing new research suggests that 470 million years ago, a stupendous collision in the Asteroid Belt - which bombarded the Earth with meteorites of all sizes - may have been responsible for the single greatest increase in biological diversity since the origin of complex life. Introducing these fresh discoveries to a wider public for the first time, Ted Nield challenges the orthodox view that meteorite strikes are always bad news for life on Earth.

Introducing a wealth of fascinating characters alongside extraordinary new research, Ted Nield has written the perfect introduction to the science and history of 'the falling sky'.

By: Ted Nield
Imprint: Granta
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 19mm
Weight: 217g
ISBN: 9781847082640
ISBN 10: 1847082645
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 February 2012
Recommended Age: From 0 to 0 years
Audience: General/trade , College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , ELT Advanced , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ted Nield holds a doctorate in geology and works for the Geological Society of London as Editor of the monthly magazine Geoscientist. He is a Fellow of the Geological Society and a member of the Meteoritical Society. His first book, Supercontinent, was published in 2007. He lives in London.