Principles Of Geology
- Indbinding:
- Paperback
- Sideantal:
- 188
- Udgivet:
- 12. februar 2024
- Størrelse:
- 170x14x220 mm.
- Vægt:
- 338 g.
- 2-3 uger.
- 2. december 2024
På lager
Normalpris
Abonnementspris
- Rabat på køb af fysiske bøger
- 1 valgfrit digitalt ugeblad
- 20 timers lytning og læsning
- Adgang til 70.000+ titler
- Ingen binding
Abonnementet koster 75 kr./md.
Ingen binding og kan opsiges når som helst.
- 1 valgfrit digitalt ugeblad
- 20 timers lytning og læsning
- Adgang til 70.000+ titler
- Ingen binding
Abonnementet koster 75 kr./md.
Ingen binding og kan opsiges når som helst.
Beskrivelse af Principles Of Geology
"Principles of Geology" is a significant work written by Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish geologist. The book was first published in three volumes between 1830 and 1833. Charles Lyell's "Principles of Geology" is considered one of the foundational texts in the field of geology and played a crucial role in shaping modern geological thought.
In the book, Lyell presents a comprehensive overview of the geological processes that shape the Earth's crust. He introduces the concept of uniformitarianism, which suggests that the same natural laws and processes that operate in the present also operated in the past. This idea contrasts with the earlier notion of catastrophism, which proposed that major geological changes were primarily caused by sudden and violent events.
"Principles of Geology" had a profound influence on the scientific community, including Charles Darwin, who later cited Lyell's work in the development of his theory of evolution. The book laid the groundwork for a more scientific and systematic approach to understanding Earth's history and processes.
In the book, Lyell presents a comprehensive overview of the geological processes that shape the Earth's crust. He introduces the concept of uniformitarianism, which suggests that the same natural laws and processes that operate in the present also operated in the past. This idea contrasts with the earlier notion of catastrophism, which proposed that major geological changes were primarily caused by sudden and violent events.
"Principles of Geology" had a profound influence on the scientific community, including Charles Darwin, who later cited Lyell's work in the development of his theory of evolution. The book laid the groundwork for a more scientific and systematic approach to understanding Earth's history and processes.
Brugerbedømmelser af Principles Of Geology
Giv din bedømmelse
For at bedømme denne bog, skal du være logget ind.Andre købte også..
Find lignende bøger
Bogen Principles Of Geology findes i følgende kategorier:
- Business og læring > Videnskab
- Historie og samfund
- Hobby og fritid > Sport
- Krop og sind
- Samfund og samfundsvidenskab > Sociologi og antropologi > Sociologi
- Historie og arkæologi > Historie > Historie: teori og metoder
- Matematik og naturvidenskab > Naturvidenskab: generelle emner > Naturvidenskabens historie
- Idræt og udendørsaktiviteter > Idræt: generelt
- Teknologi, ingeniørvidenskab og landbrug > Industriel kemi og produktionsteknologi > Andre produktionsteknologier
- Livsstil, hobby og fritid > Transport: for alment interesserede
© 2024 Pling BØGER Registered company number: DK43351621