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Language of the Earth
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Edition:
- 2nd
- Author:
- Rhodes, Frank H.T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D.
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- ISBN:
- 978-1-40-516067-4
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Description
Man’s complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology.
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.
Key features:
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.
Key features:
- A unique collection that bridges the gap between science and humanities
- Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists including Charles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twain and Archibald Geikie
- Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 years
- Reflects the planet’s extraordinary physical diversity
- The previous edition was voted one of the 25 ‘Great Books of Geology’ by readers of the Journal of Geological Education
Details
- Platform:
- OvidSP
- Publisher:
- Wiley
- Product Type:
- Book
- Author:
- Rhodes, Frank H.T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D.
- ISBN:
- 978-1-40-516067-4
- Specialty:
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- Earth & Geological Sciences
- Language:
- English
- Edition:
- 2nd
- Pages:
- 344
- Publication Year:
- 2008