The Last Extinction
The Real Science Behind the Death of the Dinosaurs
$36.65
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
31 December 2026
Summary
Part scientific detective story, part personal odyssey, The Last Extinction is the definitive account of a radical theory that has reshaped how we understand our planet’s past and, as we face the possibility of a sixth extinction, how we might survive its future.
For decades, the dominant theory held that an asteroid impact caused the dinosaurs’ extinction. But Princeton Geologist Dr. Gerta Keller followed the evidence to the truth: Deccan volcanism, a series of massive volca…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798895153055 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Dr. Gerta Keller |
| Publisher: | Diversion Books |
| Imprint: | Diversion Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 31 December 2026 |
| Weight: | 290g |
| Dimensions: | 18mm x 152mm x 229mm |
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Dr. Gerta Keller
Gerta Keller
Gerta Keller is a Professor of Paleontology and Geology in the Department of Geosciences at Princeton University. She has been a tenured faculty member since 1984.
Professor Keller is a leading authority on catastrophes, mass extinctions, and the biotic and environmental effects of impacts and volcanism. She has authored and coauthored over 260 scientific publications in international journals and five academic books. Her books include:
- Cretaceous-Tertiary Mass Extinction
- Chicxulub and the KTB Mass Extinction in Texas
- Micropaleontology and Stratigraphy: Global Bioevents in Earth’s History
She is a frequent lecturer and regularly receives invitations from academic institutions worldwide. Her work has gained significant recognition in recent years, with widespread coverage in mainstream media, including TV documentaries, news features, radio and podcast interviews, and print and web media. A notable profile of her work was featured in The Atlantic.
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