Man As A Geological Agent: An Account Of His Action On Inanimate Nature (1922) - Couverture souple

Sherlock, R L

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1163985015 ISBN 13 : 9781163985014

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

""Man As A Geological Agent: An Account Of His Action On Inanimate Nature"" is a book written by R.L. Sherlock and published in 1922. The book explores the impact of human activity on the natural world, specifically on the geological features of the planet. It examines how human actions such as mining, deforestation, and construction have altered the landscape and affected the environment. The book also discusses the role of humans in shaping the earth's history and the potential consequences of our actions for future generations. Overall, ""Man As A Geological Agent"" offers a thought-provoking analysis of the relationship between humans and the natural world and the implications of our actions for the planet.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Some burrow or dig holes, others make mounds of various kinds; while some, such as the beavers, dam and alter watercourses, with results that are by no means insignificant. The turbaries or peaty swamps of the Lea valley in Essex, for example, are probably due in great part to the work of the beavers which lived there in prehistoric times. The activities of animals in altering their surroundings, however, are not progressive. Animals merely repeat the same old instinctive course, and the world from their point of view never becomes a more desirable place to live in. Man, on the other hand, ever since his appearance, has progressed in adapting surrounding nature to his needs. Commencing by picking up any broken piece of stone useful for his purpose as an implement, he would gradually begin to chip the stones himself to make them of the required shape. Next, he learned the preparation of metals which would provide tools both more efficient and more varied. Finally, his materials for industry became almost unlimited.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1163985015
• ISBN 13: 9781163985014
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 398
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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