(Ebook) Language of the Earth, Second Edition by Frank H. T. Rhodes, Richard O. Stone, Bruce D. Malamud ISBN 9781405160674, 9781444300369, 1405160675, 1444300369

(Ebook) Language of the Earth, Second Edition by Frank H. T. Rhodes, Richard O. Stone, Bruce D. Malamud ISBN 9781405160674, 9781444300369, 1405160675, 1444300369

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 extraordinary physical diversity 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 GeographyContent: Chapter 1 Eyewitness Accounts of Earth Events (pages 3–37): Chapter 2 Exploration (pages 38–53): Chapter 3 Geologists are also Human (pages 54–84): Chapter 4 Celebrities (pages 85–102): Chapter 5 Philosophy (pages 105–125): Chapter 6 The Fossil Record (pages 126–150): Chapter 7 Geotectonics (pages 151–170): Chapter 8 Controversies (pages 171–193): Chapter 9 Prose (pages 197–222): Chapter 10 Poetry (pages 223–243): Chapter 11 Art (pages 244–256): Chapter 12 Human History (pages 259–276): Chapter 13 Resources (pages 277–288): Chapter 14 Benevolent Planet (pages 289–304):