James Hutton
The Founder of Modern Geology
Published on 12. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-1-901663-69-3 (ISBN)
Description
One of the leading figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, and the acknowledged founder of modern geology, James Hutton spent most of his life in active scientific research. His pioneering work to trace the origin of various rocks and minerals resulted in the Theory of the Earth which provided evidence that the Earth was far older than generally believed. An accessible introduction to a genius and his work.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 200 mm
Weight
205 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-901663-69-3 (9781901663693)
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Persons
Donald Mcintyre was formerly Emeritus Professor of Geology at Pomona College, California, now Honorary Fellow at the universities of Edinburgh and St Andrews.Alan McKirdy is Head of Advisory Services for Earth Science, Scottish Natural Heritage.