James Hutton in the Field and in the Study
Author | : James Hutton |
Publisher | : Academic Resources Corp |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : James Hutton |
Publisher | : Academic Resources Corp |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Edmond A. Mathez |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 237 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781565845954 |
A collection of essays and articles provides a study of how the planet works, discussing Earth's structure, geographical features, geologic history, and evolution.
Author | : Stephen Baxter |
Publisher | : Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 2004-11 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780765312389 |
In the lusty and turbulent world of Enlightenment Scotland, he set out to prove it.".
Author | : Ray Perman |
Publisher | : Birlinn Ltd |
Total Pages | : 330 |
Release | : 2022-09-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1788855248 |
Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenment's brightest stars. Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overlooked. Yet his Theory of the Earth revolutionised the way we think about how our planet was formed and laid the foundation for the science of geology. He was in his time a doctor, a farmer, a businessman, a chemist yet he described himself as a philosopher – a seeker after truth. A friend of James Watt and of Adam Smith, he was a polymath, publishing papers on subjects as diverse as why it rains and a theory of language. He shunned status and official position, refused to give up his strong Scots accent and vulgar speech, loved jokes and could start a party in an empty room. Yet much of his story remains a mystery. His papers, library and mineral collection all vanished after his death and only a handful of letters survive. He seemed to be a lifelong bachelor, yet had a secret son whom he supported throughout his life. This book uses new sources and original documents to bring Hutton the man to life and places him firmly among the geniuses of his time.
Author | : Gordon Younger Craig |
Publisher | : Geological Society of America |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : |
The collection of papers in this volume commemorates the bicentenary of the death of James Hutton, the founder of modern geology. Eminent Earth scientists and science historians celebrate his unique contribution to the knowledge of our planet's history and his influence on modern geological thinking.
Author | : Stephen Jay Gould |
Publisher | : Harvard University Press |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780674891999 |
Examines scientific theories pertaining to the measurement of earth's history.
Author | : James Hutton |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 1788 |
Genre | : Cosmogony |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Marcia Bjornerud |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 220 |
Release | : 2020-02-11 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 069120263X |
Explains why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to planetary survival and offers suggestions for how to create a more time-literate society.
Author | : M. H. Rider |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2005 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Featuring spectacular locations across the Northern Highlands of Scotland, this book describes modern geological science and explores current theories. The extraordinary history of a beautiful landscape should appeal to more general readers as the book combines humour and scientific facts.
Author | : Charles Darwin |
Publisher | : Hackett Publishing |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 1996-01-01 |
Genre | : Reference |
ISBN | : 9780872202856 |
Offers an introduction that presents Darwin's theory. This title includes excerpts from Darwin's correspondence, commenting on the work in question, and its significance, impact, and reception.