Syllabus of Courses of Lectures and Instruction in General Geology (Classic Reprint): With References to Sources of Information - Couverture souple

Alexander Winchell

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330606078 ISBN 13 : 9781330606070

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the foundations of geology with a clear, methodical guide to how we study Earth’s history. This volume introduces inductive geology, explains how scientists separate facts from doctrines, and shows how rocks, fossils, and the planet’s physical processes fit into a coherent story.

You’ll encounter a practical framework for understanding the history of the Earth, from stratified and unstratified rocks to the clues fossils leave behind. The book surveys how geologists build knowledge, interpret sedimentary sequences, and connect field observations to large-scale planetary processes.

• Definitions of facts, doctrines, and speculation, and how each informs geological work.


• How to read rock layers, identify fossils, and infer past environments.


• Overview of the rock cycle, sedimentation, and the role of heat, volcanoes, and dredging evidence.


• Insights into the historical development of geology as a science and its relation to other fields.

Ideal for readers seeking a structured, historically grounded introduction to geology and its methods, suitable for students or curious general readers.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330606078
• ISBN 13: 9781330606070
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 120
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