Primicanje katastrofa: Propasti koje prijete našem svijetu

Primicanje katastrofa: Propasti koje prijete našem svijetu

Isaac Asimov

A popular science work in which Asimov, combining scientific rigor with a lucid style, explores possible threats to the survival of humanity, systematizing disasters according to their nature and probability.

Asimov divides disasters into five categories. The first covers cosmic threats, such as asteroid impacts or changes in solar activity. The second deals with planetary disasters, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and climate change. The third category focuses on biological threats, such as pandemics or genetic mutations. The fourth explores societal collapses, including wars, economic crises, and political instability. The fifth concerns technological risks, such as nuclear war or the misuse of artificial intelligence.

The book not only analyzes the causes and consequences of these disasters, but also considers how humanity can prevent or mitigate them. Asimov emphasizes the importance of science, education, and global cooperation in dealing with the threats. Although sometimes pessimistic, he remains optimistic about the human capacity to adapt and innovate. His descriptions are based on scientific data available in the 1970s, but many of the insights remain relevant, especially in the context of climate change and technological risks. The book has been praised for its clarity and comprehensiveness, although it has been criticized for its occasional overbroad approach.

Original title
A Choice of Catastrophes
Translation
Dunja Vražić-Stjeskal
Editor
Zdravko Židovec
Graphics design
Nenad Dogan
Dimensions
20 x 14 cm
Pages
352
Publisher
August Cesarec, Zagreb, 1981.
 
Latin alphabet. Hardcover with dust jacket.
Language: Croatian.

One copy is available

Condition:Used, excellent condition
 

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