Comet Asteroid Impacts and Human Society : An Interdisciplinary Approach In 1908 an atmospheric explosion in northern Siberia released energy equivalent to 15 Mton of TNT. Can a comparable or larger NEO affect us again When the next NEO strikes Earth will it be large enough to destroy a city Will the climate change significantly Can archaeology and anthropology provide insights into the expected cultural responses with NEO interactions Does society have a true grasp of the actual risks involved Is the Great Depression a good model for the economic collapse that could follow a NEO catastrophe This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet asteroid impacts. Leading specialists in various disciplines were first invited to a multidisciplinary workshop funded by ICSU on the topic to gain a better appreciation and perspective on the subject of comet asteroid impacts as viewed by different disciplines. This volume provides a necessary link between various disciplines and comet asteroid impacts.