ISBN: 9781527704978 - study of the earth: readings in geological science (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a meticulously researched examination of the history of geology and its development during the 19th century, a time of intense debate about the age of the Earth and the processes that shaped it. The author analyzes the groundbreaking ideas presented by scientists like Charles Lyell and James Hutton, who challenged long-held beliefs about catastrophic events and introduced the concept of uniformitarianism, which revolutionized the field. Through the study of geological formations, fossils, and the work of these influential geologists, this book explores the evolution of our understanding of the Earth's history, the dynamic nature of geological processes, and the profound impact of these discoveries on human thought. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…