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This title in other formats:Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies: The Age of Earth and Its Cosmic Surroundingsby G. Brent Dalrymple
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:How old is Earth? How old are the planets, the Moon, meteorites, stars, and the Universe itself? How do scientists know these things? If you’ve ever asked yourself some or all of these questions, then this book is for you. Planet Earth and the other bodies of the Solar System are 4.5 billion years old. They reside in a galaxy (the Milky Way Galaxy) that is 12-14 billion years old, and are part of a universe that is 13-15 billion years old. G. Brent Dalrymple, a geologist and widely recognized expert on the age of Earth, reviews the evidence that has led scientists to these conclusions and describes the methods by which this evidence has been gathered. The book is written in a highly accessible style, free of mathematics and complex graphs, and is intended for non-scientists who have an interest in the subject. People with scientific backgrounds who wish to have a thorough summary of the subject will also find the book useful. Book News Annotation:The earth has been around for a while. The most recent estimates
indicate it is about 4.5 billion years old, spins in a galaxy about
12-14 billion years old, and exists in a universe that is about 13-15
billion years old. Dalrymple (oceanic and atmospheric sciences
emeritus, Oregon State U.) describes the thought that led to these
conclusions, while taking into consideration the fact that his
audience may have lots of experience on earth, but not much with
earth sciences or mathematics. He gives some of the leading theories
about how we measure the age of the earth, and describes some of the
new ideas that are appearing on the horizon. He includes a list of
recommended reading and a glossary.
Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Synopsis:“The book is a well-written and well-organized source for information about geochronology...”—The Leading Edge “Ancient Earth, Ancient Skies is a much-needed contribution to scientific education....[Dalrymple] makes the search for earth’s age fun and interesting with his fast-paced style and superb integration of methodology and findings.”—National Center for Science Education Reports What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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