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A Comparative View Of The Huttonian And Neptunian Systems Of Geology

A Comparative View Of The Huttonian And Neptunian Systems Of Geology

Murray, John
Playfair, John

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ISBN10: 1163606324
ISBN13: 9781163606322
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 266
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Comparative View Of The Huttonian And Neptunian Systems Of Geology is a book written by John Murray that explores and compares two major geological theories of the 18th century. The Huttonian theory, proposed by James Hutton, argued that the earth's geological processes were slow and gradual, while the Neptunian theory, proposed by Abraham Gottlob Werner, suggested that the earth's geological processes were caused by catastrophic events such as floods and earthquakes. Murray's book provides a detailed analysis of both theories, examining their strengths and weaknesses, and comparing their scientific evidence. Murray also discusses the impact of these theories on the development of geology as a scientific discipline. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers with a background in geology or a strong interest in the history of science. Overall, A Comparative View Of The Huttonian And Neptunian Systems Of Geology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of geology and the evolution of scientific thought.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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