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Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins of all life on it. However, their impact has not been limited to debates about geology and evolution: attempts to explain their existence has shaken religion at its very roots, and they have remained a subject of ceaseless fascination for people of all ages and backgrounds. In this delightful book, Keith Thomson provides a remarkably all-encompassing explanation of fossils as a phenomenon. How did Darwin use fossils to support his theory of evolution? What are 'living fossils'? What fossils will we leave behind for future generations to examine? Building on the scientific aspects, he places fossils in a very human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy and mythology, our concept of time, and today's popular culture. What quickly becomes obvious is that the discovery of fossils and the ways in which they have been interpreted over time makes for fascinating reading. From the black market to the Piltdown Man, and from mythological dragons to living dinosaurs, fossils hold a permanent place in the popular imagination. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

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Zařazení knihy Knihy v angličtině Earth sciences, geography, environment, planning Earth sciences Geology & the lithosphere

• Plný název: Fossils: A Very Short Introduction
• Autor: Keith Thomson
• Jazyk: Angličtina
• Vazba: Brožovaná
• Počet stran: 160
• EAN: 9780192805041
• ISBN: 0192805045
• ID: 04030089
• Nakladatelství: Oxford University Press
• Hmotnost: 124 g
• Rozměry: 175 × 111 × 8 mm
• Datum vydání: 13. October 2005

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