Language of the Earth

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:

• 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

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:

• Earth & Geological Sciences

Language:

English

Edition:

2nd

Pages:

344

Publication Year:

2008