Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents ix
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Preface xv
5. Introduction. Surviving 1
6. Chapter One. Beginnings 12
7. Chapter Two. Emergence 40
8. Chapter Three. Decision 65
9. Chapter Four. Orientation 87
10. Chapter Five. Proximity 112
11. Aftermath 139
12. Notes 143
13. Bibliography 181
14. Index 193