Choice of Catastrophes

Isaac Asimov, scientist, author, and Earth-dweller, explores the many potential natural and man-made catastrophes that could change life as we know it, or erase us from the face of the Earth.

Natural properties and laws might change at any time, rendering life on this planet--or anywhere in the universe--impossible. But the disasters that are most imminent are in our power to control--technology, nuclear warfare, pollution. Natural forces far more powerful than man might destroy us. Or they may have nothing to do with bringing about the end.

"The master of the future tense has done it again. . . . Chillingly credible."--UPI

Isaac Asimov, om de stiinta, autor si locuitor al Pamantului, exploreaza numeroasele catastrofe potentiale naturale si provocate de om care ar putea schimba viata asa cum o cunoastem sau ne pot sterge de pe fata Pamantului. Proprietatile si legile naturale s-ar putea schimba oricand. , facand viata pe aceasta planeta - sau oriunde in univers - imposibila. Dar dezastrele care sunt cele mai iminente sunt in puterea noastra de control - tehnologie, razboi nuclear, poluare.