Language of the Earth : [a literary anthology] / edited by Frank H.T. Rhodes, Richard O. Stone and Bruce D. Malamud.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Rhodes, Frank H. T. (Frank Harold Trevor)

Stone, Richard O., 1920-1978

Malamud, B. D. (Bruce D.)

Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Geology.

Geologists.

Physical Description:

xiv, 328 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Malden, MA : Blackwell Pub., 2008.

Summary:

Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this new edition of the tandmark literary anthology, Language of the Earth. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well. It seeks to represent the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 years.

At the same time, Language of the Earth reflects the planet's extraordinary diversity, from dripping mines and caves to the high deserts of the Andes, the Antarctic ice sheet, and even the surface of the moon. Its comprehensive approach bridges the gap between science and the humanities. Arranged in four distinct parts, with writings from 117 different authors, Language of the Earth surveys the richness, beauty, and sustainability of the planet.

Contents:

The Earth experienced

Eyewitness accounts of Earth events

Exploration

Geologists are also human

Celebrities

Interpreting the Earth

Philosophy

The fossil record

Geotectonics

Controversies

Language of the Earth

Prose

Poetry

Art

The crowded planet

Human history

Resources

Benevolent planet.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages [305]-314) and indexes.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Edward Potts Cheyney Memorial Fund.

ISBN:

9781405160674

1405160675

OCLC:

180190926

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