Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-248).
Contents
Introduction: Have you heard? -- pt. 1. Who are the Maya? -- pt. 2. Modern interpretations of the Mayan calendar -- pt. 3. Changes on Earth and what they could mean for 2012 -- pt. 4. Outer space's impact on the Earth and 2012 -- pt. 5. What happens in 2012? -- Appendix A: Glossary.
Summary
Explores the meaning of the portentous date, in a book that provides an essential overview of the history, theory, cultures, and personalities that have brought the idea of 2012 as a world-changing year into awareness.