The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays
1915
The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays
1915
Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming
The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays, published in 1915 by John Joly, is a collection of essays that delve into geology, mineralogy, and the scientific understanding of Earth's age. The title essay examines the origins of the Earth, contrasting historical philosophical perspectives with contemporary scientific views that depict Earth's formation as a gradual process. Joly emphasizes the significance of geological time and processes such as sedimentation and denudation in understanding the planet's history and age.
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