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Language of the Earth
. Ed(S): Rhodes, Frank H. T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D.
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Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this Second Edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. 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. Editor(s): Rhodes, Frank H. T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D. Num Pages: 344 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: RB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 176 x 23. Weight in Grams: 900.
Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. 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.
Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. 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.
- 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 ... Read more
- The previous edition was voted one of the 25 'Great Books of Geology' by readers of the Journal of Geological Education
"...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyone interested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural history or the general environment."
Robert A. Francis, King's College London, Progress in Physical Geography
Product Details
Publication date
2008
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
344
Condition
New
Number of Pages
344
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781405160674
SKU
V9781405160674
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About . Ed(S): Rhodes, Frank H. T.; Stone, Richard O.; Malamud, Bruce D.
Frank H.T. Rhodes is President Emeritus of Cornell University. Winner of the Geological Society’s Bigsby Medal and the Ian Campbell Medal from the Geological Society of America, Rhodes has served as Chairman of the National Science Board, President of the American Philosophical Society, and Chairman of the American Council on Education and also the American Association of Universities. His other ... Read more
Reviews for Language of the Earth
“The book perfectly illustrates the beauty, the enigmatic complexity and the insidiously violent character of the Earth.” (The Holocene, May 2009) “Anyone interested in planet Earth, whether in its rocks and soil, or the animals and plants which inhabit it, or in the people who have in the past tried to explore, describe, and explain it, will find something ... Read more