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Overview
An ambitious attempt to review the broad range of physical and biological events of the late Permian and early Triassic. Erwin examines, evaluates, and synthesizes a tremendous volume of research, much of it new. . . . [A]n invaluable reference for anyone interested in the phenomenon of mass extinction and will undoubtedly fuel many graduate seminars in the coming year. (Science)
A major stimulus to research on Permo-Triassic extinctions. Erwin has done an excellent job of assembling a vast and difficult literature, and has performed a major service by focusing attention on unresolved problems and promising hypotheses. . . . [S]hould fuel many graduate seminars, bring teachers up to date, and move research in productive directions. (Quarterly Review of Biology)
Editorials
Science
An ambitious attempt to review the broad range of physical and biological events of the late Permian and early Triassic. Erwin examines, evaluates, and synthesizes a tremendous volume of research, much of it new.... [A]n invaluable reference for anyone interested in the phenomenon of mass extinction and will undoubtedly fuel many graduate seminars in the coming year.