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Principles of geology

Principles of geology

Volume i

Charles Lyell

188 pages, parution le 12/02/2024

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"Principles of Geology" is a significant work written by Sir Charles Lyell, a Scottish geologist. The book was first published in three volumes between 1830 and 1833. Charles Lyell's "Principles of Geology" is considered one of the foundational texts in the field of geology and played a crucial role in shaping modern geological thought. In the book, Lyell presents a comprehensive overview of the geological processes that shape the Earth's crust. He introduces the concept of uniformitarianism, which suggests that the same natural laws and processes that operate in the present also operated in the past. This idea contrasts with the earlier notion of catastrophism, which proposed that major geological changes were primarily caused by sudden and violent events. "Principles of Geology" had a profound influence on the scientific community, including Charles Darwin, who later cited Lyell's work in the development of his theory of evolution. The book laid the groundwork for a more scientific and systematic approach to understanding Earth's history and processes.

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Éditeur(s) Culturea
Auteur(s) Charles Lyell
Parution 12/02/2024
Nb. de pages 188
Format 17 x 22
Couverture Broché
Poids 338g
EAN13 9791041985395

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