Mysterious science of the sea, 1775–1943, the
Auteur :
Adamowsky, Natascha
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9781848935327
Date de publication :
9 juil. 2015
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
498 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The depths of the oceans are the last example of terra incognita on earth. Adamowsky presents a study of the sea, arguing that – contrary to popular belief – post-Enlightenment discourse on the sea was still subject to mystery and wonder, and not wholly rationalized by science.