Theory Of The Earth

by James Hutton

Book Overview

Theory of the Earth is a seminal work by James Hutton, first published in 1788. This book is considered to be one of the most important contributions to the field of geology, as it lays out Hutton's theory of uniformitarianism, which suggests that the Earth has been shaped by gradual, ongoing processes over millions of years. Hutton's theory challenged the prevailing belief at the time that the Earth was created in a single catastrophic event, and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169227988
• ISBN13: 9781169227989
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"