The Man Who Found Time
james hutton and the discovery of the earth's antiquity
$68.60
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
4 May 2009
Summary
The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Dawn of Deep Time
There are three men whose life’s work helped free science from the strait-jacket of religion. Two of the three, Nicolaus Copernicus and Charles Darwin, are widely heralded for their breakthroughs. The third, James Hutton, is comparatively unknown, yet he profoundly changed our understanding of the earth, its age, and its dynamic forces.
A Scottish gentleman farmer, Hutton’s observations on his small tract of land…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780465013371 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0465013376 |
| Author: | Jack Repcheck |
| Publisher: | Basic Books |
| Imprint: | Basic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 4 May 2009 |
| Weight: | 304g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 139mm x 15mm |
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“This is an informative and revealing book.” Times Higher Education Supplement”
About The Author
Jack Repcheck
Jack Repcheck is an editor at W. W. Norton & Co., where he publishes the work of leading scientists and economists. He is also the author of Copernicus’ secret. He lives with his family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
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