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Fossils

By Keith Thomson

Fossils Mathematics

Fossils

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Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins of all life on it. However, their impact has not been limited to debates about geology and evolution: attempts to explain their existence has shaken religion at its very roots, and they have remained a subject of ceaseless fascination for people of all ages and backgrounds.

In this delightful book, Keith Thomson provides a remarkably all-encompassing explanation of fossils as a phenomenon. How did Darwin use fossils to support his theory of evolution? What are 'living fossils'? What fossils will we leave behind for future generations to examine? Building on the scientific aspects, he places fossils in a very human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy and mythology, our concept of time, and today's popular culture. What quickly becomes obvious is that the discovery of fossils and the ways in which they have been interpreted over time makes for fascinating reading. From the black market to the Piltdown Man, and from mythological dragons to living dinosaurs, fossils hold a permanent place in the popular imagination.

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Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
160
Release Date:
2005-12-15
Publication Date:
2005-10-13
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0192805045
ISBN13:
9780192805041
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
10
Maximum Reading Age:
80
Weight:
140 g
Height:
111 cm
Width:
173 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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