A little history of the Earth /
This book presents an overview of Earth's history and the scientific understanding of its development. It examines the formation of the solar system, the evolution of Earth's atmosphere and oceans, the emergence of life and the progression from early organisms to dinosaurs, mammals and hum...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New Haven, Connecticut :
Yale University Press,
[2025].
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| Series: | Little histories (Yale University Press)
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| Summary: | This book presents an overview of Earth's history and the scientific understanding of its development. It examines the formation of the solar system, the evolution of Earth's atmosphere and oceans, the emergence of life and the progression from early organisms to dinosaurs, mammals and humans. The narrative spans geological deep time through to the Anthropocene. The book also explores how scientists have studied rocks, fossils, and landscapes to reconstruct Earth's past, highlighting significant discoveries and the contributions of key figures in the earth sciences. Written as an accessible introduction, it provides a broad survey of geological and environmental history for a general audience. |
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| Physical Description: | viii, 286 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780300246148 0300246145 |