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Theory of the Earth /

"We need a new way to think about the Earth. Instead of perceiving the Earth as a static object, subject, substance, or essence in isolation from the cosmos, we need a theory that takes into account Earth's constant motion. In Theory of the Earth, Thomas Nail articulates an original proces...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Nail, Thomas (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Stanford, California : Stanford University Press, [2021]
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:"We need a new way to think about the Earth. Instead of perceiving the Earth as a static object, subject, substance, or essence in isolation from the cosmos, we need a theory that takes into account Earth's constant motion. In Theory of the Earth, Thomas Nail articulates an original process-based geological theory of the Earth that not only ushers in a new philosophy of geology, but which also offers us important lessons for understanding the Anthropocene and our possible responses to climate change"--
Descripción Física:1 online resource (vi, 336 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781503627567
150362756X