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# Gorgon: Paleontology, Obsession, and the Greatest Catastrophe in Earth's History Hardcover – January 19, 2004

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- **What is this?** Gorgon: Paleontology, Obsession, and the Greatest Catastrophe in Earth's History Hardcover – January 19, 2004 by peter ward
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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Fantastic book, his findings have held up in recent studies by others
  

*by R***R on Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2021*

Although not a new book this is a super book to read. It not only provides information on the the Great Dying it also shows how scientists go about their work. If you want to see what the life of a scientist is like as they go about their research this is a great way to find out.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Great account from one who helped change our thinking of this significant event
  

*by B***B on Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2017*

I have read a number of books discussing the PT extinction prior to this and it was interesting to read an account from someone who helped redefine thinking on this event. I enjoyed the account by Dr Ward and found the mix of science with travelog very entertaining.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    I'm a Fan
  

*by G***K on Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2022*

I must preface this review with I very much enjoy Ward's books. I read this after Out of Thin Air (5 stars) and will read Lamarck's Revenge soon. This book covers several topics: 1. Determining the Permian/Triassic boundary in the Karoo region of South Africa. The hope is to find how abrupt the extinction rate of proto-mammalian species can be measured. 2. Comparing these findings with the rate of marine species previously measured by Doug Erwin and team. 3. Provide an insider's view of paleontologic work in person.The book is 237 pages and accomplishes all its intended purposes. The science is reflective so a novice can easily understand Ward's explanations. The search is often painful (physically and scientifically) but provides the experience of being on the rocks, combatting the flies, and feeling the extreme temperatures.The more intimate look within the team is pervasive and causes me to measure the overall value of the book as 4 stars. The purpose of the team is sometimes lost in personal perspectives. It is interesting but not what I was afterThe last 2 chapters are why I wished for a 5-star score. Ward provides evidence for a later book, Out of Thin Air. He speculates how fluctuating levels of CO2 and O2 as possible contributors to both Mesozoic catastrophic extinctions prior to the K/T event (I still use the older label). He describes published articles that require connections by someone with the expertise and willingness to try. A second section, likewise, is directed to a future work (then in progress), Rare Earth.Other researchers are cited like Erwin, Gould, Raup, Knoll, and Lane. These contributors are like old friends to me. This is my area of interest and believe this work to be a welcomed addition to my bookcase.

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