Principles of geology
By: Charles Lyell.
Contributors: Rudwick, M. J. S.
Edition: 1st ed., University of Chicago Press ed.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Chicago
Language: eng
Subjects: Geology
Description: As important to modern world views as any work of Darwin, Marx, or Freud, Principles of Geology is a landmark in the history of science. In this first of three volumes, Charles Lyell (1797-1875) sets forth his powerful uniformitarian argument: processes now visibly acting in the natural world are essentially the same as those that have acted throughout the history of the earth, and are sufficient to account for all geological phenomena. Martin J. S. Rudwick's new Introduction, summarizing the origins of the Principles, guides the reader through the structure of the entire three-volume first edition and considers the legacy of Lyell's great work. -- from back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Reprint. Originally published: London : J. Murray, 1830-1833.
"With a new introduction by Martin J.S. Rudwick"--Vol. 1.
"With a new bibliography compiled by Martin J.S. Rudwick"--Vol. 3.