Fossils: a very short introduction
Auteur :
Thomson, Keith
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780192805041
Date de publication :
13 oct. 2005
Dimensions :
17,4 x 11,1 x 1,0 cm
Poids :
140 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Addresses question such as: how did Darwin use fossils to support his theory of evolution? What are 'living fossils'? Building on the scientific aspects, this book places fossils in a human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy, mythology, our concept of time, and popular culture. It provides an explanation of fossils as a phenomenon.