This is a history of science project documenting a controversy as it unfolds. The controversy in question is whether the K/T extinction was caused by catastrophic volcanism or an asteroid impact. This book collects essays from major proponents of each idea, plus some philosophy of science essays on the perspectives and rhetoric of each side.
ISBN 0-8047-2286-2
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This resource is referenced here:Subject:
Geoscience:Paleontology:Extinction and Diversity , Biology,
Geoscience:Lunar and Planetary Science,
Geology
Resource Type:
Scientific Resources:Overview/Reference Work, Book
Focus on the Cretaceous: Paleontology
Research on Learning:
Affective Domain:Teaching Controversial Topics,
Geoscience Expertise:Geologic Time
Keywords: impact, volcanisms, dinosaur, extinction, philosophy, history of science, Earth history
