Comet Madness - How the 1910 Return of Halley''s Comet (Almost) Destroyed Civilization

In Comet Madness, author and historian Richard J. Goodrich examines the 1910 appearance of Halley's Comet and the ensuing frenzy sparked by media manipulation, bogus science, and outright deception. The result is a fascinating and illuminating narrative history that underscores how we behave in the face of potential calamity - then and now.

About the author

Richard J. Goodrich, Ph.D., teaches late-Roman and early-church history at Gonzaga University.
He is the author of six academic books, as well as the monthly quirky history newsletter, What's New in Old News? His writing has been featured in Columbia Magazine, American History, and Medium. More information on Goodrich can be found on his website www.richardjgoodrich.com. Follow him on Twitter @RJGoodrichWrite.

Summary

In Comet Madness, author and historian Richard J. Goodrich examines the 1910 appearance of Halley’s Comet and the ensuing frenzy sparked by media manipulation, bogus science, and outright deception. The result is a fascinating and illuminating narrative history that underscores how we behave in the face of potential calamity – then and now.

Product details

• Authors: Richard J. Goodrich, Goodrich Richard J.
• Publisher: Prometheus Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.02.2023
• EAN: 9781633888562
• ISBN: 978-1-63388-856-2
• No. of pages: 282
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > 20th century (up to 1945); Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Natural sciences (general); Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; SCIENCE / History, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, History of Science, Social and cultural history, c 1910 to c 1919, C 1900 - C 1914, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General