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Fossils: A Very Short Introduction
Fossils have been
vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins
of life. 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
readable and wide-ranging 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? Beyond the scientific aspects, Thomson highlights the impact of
fossils on philosophy and mythology, our concept of time, and today's
popular culture. From the black market to the Piltdown Man, and from
mythological dragons to living dinosaurs, fossils hold a permanent place
in the popular imagination.
| Title | : | Fossils: A Very Short Introduction |
| Edition Language | : | English |
| ISBN | : | 0192805045 |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 147 pages |
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