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Language of the Earth, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 978-1-4051-6067-4
Hardcover
344 pages
May 2008, Wiley-Blackwell
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Man’s complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. 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.

  • A unique collection that bridges the gap between science and humanities
  • Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists including Charles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twain and Archibald Geikie
  • Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 years
  • Reflects the planet’s extraordinary physical diversity
  • The previous edition was voted one of the 25 ‘Great Books of Geology’ by readers of the Journal of Geological Education