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James Hutton: The Founder of Modern Geology (Scots' Lives)
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Product 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.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1102086 in Books
- Published on: 2002-04-12
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 51 pages
Editorial Reviews
GIS Newsletter
An attractive, satisfying volume...Because a picture is worth 10,000 words, this slim volume's 51 pages pack a wallop
Eighteenth-Century Scotland, Spring, 2002
...this slick, well-illustrated little pamphlet is an excellent introduction to Hutton's contributions to the geological sciences.
About the Author
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.
