Can I read Sciences of the Earth: An Encyclopedia of Events, People, and Phenomena (Garland Encyclopedias in the History of Science, Vol. 3) (2 Volume Set) on EtoBox?

Sciences of the Earth: An Encyclopedia of Events, People, and Phenomena (Garland Encyclopedias in the History of Science, Vol. 3) (2 Volume Set) by Gregory A. Good is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Sciences of the Earth: An Encyclopedia of Events, People, and Phenomena (Garland Encyclopedias in the History of Science, Vol. 3) (2 Volume Set) about?

The planet as seen by its inhabitantsIn two millenia, our knowledge of the planet and its natural laws and forces has undergone remarkable changes--from the religious belief of earth as the center of the universe to the modern astronomers'view that it is a mere speck in the cosmos. Now a first-of-its-kind reference work charts this remarkable intellectual progression in our evolving perception of the earth by surveying the history of geology, geography, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, space science, and many other fields.Covers human understanding of the Earth in varioustimes and culturesThe Encyclopedia traces our understanding of the earth and its functioning throughout history, summarizing historical explanations of earthly occurrences, including explanations with no scientific basis. It presents the latest facts and theories, explains how our understanding of the earth has evolved, and shows why many outrageous and fanciful earlier ideas were accepted in their time. The coverage explores the physical phenomena that inform our knowledge, starting at the earth's core and extending outward through the mantle, crust, oceans, and atmosphere to the magnetosphere and beyond.Cha

Author

Gregory A. Good

Publisher

Routledge

Published

1998

Language

EN

ISBN

9780815300625

Subjects

History, Science, Mathematics