Language of the EarthFrank Harold Trevor Rhodes, Richard O. Stone Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well.A unique collection that bridges the gap between science and humanitiesContains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists including Charles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twain and Archibald GeikieRepresents the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 yearsReflects the planet's extraordinary physical diversityThe previous edition was voted one of the 25 'Great Books of Geology' by readers of the Journal of Geological Education...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyone interested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural history or the general environment. Robert A. Francis, King's College London, Progress in Physical Geography |
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... theory by an argument of a moral nature , drawn from the consideration of a final cause . Here a com- parison is formed between the present theory , and those by which there is necessarily implied either evil or disorder in natural ...
... theory by an argument of a moral nature , drawn from the consideration of a final cause . Here a com- parison is formed between the present theory , and those by which there is necessarily implied either evil or disorder in natural ...
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... theory explanatory of a large class of phenomena similar to the original one . This general theory may not be supported by any further considerations than those which were involved in the first hasty inspection . For a time it is likely ...
... theory explanatory of a large class of phenomena similar to the original one . This general theory may not be supported by any further considerations than those which were involved in the first hasty inspection . For a time it is likely ...
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... theory happens , per- chance , to be the true one , all hope of the best results is gone . To be sure , truth may be brought forth by an investigator dominated by a false ruling idea . His very errors may indeed stimulate investigation ...
... theory happens , per- chance , to be the true one , all hope of the best results is gone . To be sure , truth may be brought forth by an investigator dominated by a false ruling idea . His very errors may indeed stimulate investigation ...
Contents
GEOLOGIC KNOWLEDGE | 1 |
EYEWITNESS ACCOUNTS | 45 |
PHILOSOPHY OF GEOLOGY | 115 |
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