by Isaac Asimov
First published 1979
From solar flares to asteroid impacts, Asimov explores the cosmic and terrestrial calamities that loom over humanity's future. Diving into the latest scientific findings, he reveals the astounding scope of dangers that could wipe out life on Earth - and the frail defenses we have against them. Though the stakes are grave, Asimov's clear-eyed analysis offers a sober, pragmatic path forward, suggesting ways we might prepare for or even prevent such catastrophic events. Beneath the grim facts lies a hope that, armed with knowledge, we can take steps to ensure our survival against the darkest possibilities.
Genres: science-fiction, environment, non-fiction, astronomy, earth-sciences, climate-change
Vibes: dark, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: cautionary-tale, pragmatic-approach
380 pages · Paperback · Random House Publishing Group