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Principles of Geology; or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants, Considered as Illustrative of Geology
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ISBN13: 9781024247985
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 700
Weight: 2.12
Height: 1.40 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Principles of Geology, by Sir Charles Lyell, is a landmark work that significantly influenced the development of geology as a modern science. Originally published in the 1830s, this edition reflects Lyell's continued refinement of his theories throughout his lifetime.
The book meticulously examines the geological processes shaping the Earth, advocating for uniformitarianism-the principle that the same gradual processes operating today have shaped the Earth throughout its history. Lyell's detailed observations and arguments challenged prevailing catastrophist views and provided a framework for understanding geological time and the Earth's dynamic nature.
This edition offers valuable insights into the history of geological thought and the foundations upon which modern earth sciences are built. Principles of Geology remains an essential resource for students and researchers interested in the history of science, geology, and the development of uniformitarianism.
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