2. Edition - April 2008
32.90 Euro
2008. 344 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 1-4051-6067-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-6067-4 - John Wiley & Sons








Detailed description
Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well.
* A unique collection that bridges the gap between science and humanities
* Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists including Charles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twain and Archibald Geikie
* Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 years
* Reflects the planet's extraordinary physical diversity
* The previous edition was voted one of the 25 'Great Books of Geology' by readers of the Journal of Geological Education

"...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyone interested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural history or the general environment."
Robert A. Francis, King's College London, Progress in Physical Geography