Georges Cuvier, Fossil Bones, and Geological Catastrophes - New Translations and Interpretations of the Primary Texts

George Cuvier's research on fossil bones helped in the formation of geology and palaeontology. In this translation, his writings on fossils and catastrophes are accompanied by a narrative and interpretive commentary, placing Cuvier's work in its biographical, scientific and social context.

Riassunto

George Cuvier's research on fossil bones helped in the formation of geology and palaeontology. In this translation, his writings on fossils and catastrophes are accompanied by a narrative and interpretive commentary, placing Cuvier's work in its biographical, scientific and social context.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Georges Cuvier, M. J. S. Rudwick, Martin J. S. Rudwick, Professor Martin J. S. Rudwick, Rudwick Martin J. S.
• Con la collaborazione di: Martin J.S. (Professor of History Rudwick (Traduzione)
• Editore: University Presses
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 22.12.1997
• EAN: 9780226731063
• ISBN: 978-0-226-73106-3
• Pagine: 318
• Dimensioni: 16 mm x 24 mm x 3 mm
• Peso: 624 g
• Categorie: Narrativa > Romanzi > Saggi, articoli culturali, critica letteraria, interviste; Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; Essays, French, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Essays, SCIENCE / Paleontology, Literary essays, Palaeontology