Origins and Extinctions

by Donald E. Osterbrock (Editor), Peter H. Raven (Editor)

What is the origin of the universe? How did life appear on Earth and why was much of that life destroyed at various times in Earth's history? In this book four noted scientists-physicist Alan H. Guth, astronomer George Wetherill, biologist Lynn Margulis, and paeleobiologist David Raup- propose answers to these questions, discussing the newest developments in some exciting areas of current research.

133 pages, Paperback

First published October 16, 1988

About the author

Donald Edward Osterbrock American astronomer