{"product_id":"the-origin-of-the-earth-paperback-9781107475403","title":"The Origin of the Earth (Paperback \/ softback) 9781107475403","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eThe Origin of the Earth\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst published in 1953, this book presents an accessible account of the history of earth for the general reader.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eW. M. Smart (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781107475403, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 February 2015\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e258 pages\u003cbr\u003e20.3 x 12.6 x 1.9 cm, 0.4 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFirst published in 1953, as the second edition of a 1951 original, this book was written for the general reader by the renowned Scottish astronomer William Marshall Smart (1889–1975). The text presents an accessible account of the history of earth, incorporating the contributions of astronomy, physics, chemistry, geology and biology within the main theme. Numerous illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the development of earth and the history of science.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Whence?: 2. General description of the solar system\u003cbr\u003e 3. General description of the Earth\u003cbr\u003e 4. General description of the moon and planets\u003cbr\u003e 5. A provisional summing-up\u003cbr\u003e Part II. When?: 6. The geological record and the conflict with physical science\u003cbr\u003e 7. Radioactivity to the rescue\u003cbr\u003e 8. The astronomical evidence\u003cbr\u003e Part III. How?: 9. From the nebular hypothesis to the present day\u003cbr\u003e 10. Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: History of science [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on History of science\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22History%20of%20science%20%5BPDX%5D%22\"\u003ePDX\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46265748095256,"sku":"9781107475403","price":33.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781107475403i_5ae48a28-d927-4cd7-a1d8-9bea56340baf.jpg?v=1696754588","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-origin-of-the-earth-paperback-9781107475403","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}