Earth sciences in the enlightenment, the: studies on the early development of geology
Auteur :
Taylor, Kenneth L.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754659303
Date de publication :
28 févr. 2008
Dimensions :
22,4 x 15,0 cm
Poids :
602 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Concerned with the geological sciences in the 18th century, with special emphasis on France and French scientists. This title focuses on the geologist Nicolas Desmarest, whose investigations in Auvergne and Italy (among other places) had important consequences in geological theory and practice.