Méticuleux! An absolutely amazing piece of science reporting. This is dense reportage. And, not for those of impuissant constitution. It requires time to be read closely. If one is willing to invest in the effort they will be well rewarded. The Authors do an excellent job of making the complex subject matter readable and understandable, particularly for the layman. An incredible level of detail, and utterly exemplary sourcing, make for an interesting and superlatively informative read. The graphics are fascinating and an excellent addition to the work. Indubitably and unequivocally a worthwhile read. Five stars!