Synopsis
There are three men whose life's work helped free science from the strait-jacket of religion. Two of the three,Nicolaus Copernicus and Charles Darwin,are widely heralded for their breakthroughs. The third, James Hutton, is comparatively unknown, yet he profoundly changed our understanding of the earth, its age, and its dynamic forces. A Scottish gentleman farmer, Hutton's observations on his small tract of land led him to a theory that directly contradicted biblical claims that the Earth was only 6,000 years old. This expertly crafted narrative tells the story not only of Hutton, but also of Scotland and the Scottish Enlightenment, including many of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as David Hume and Adam Smith.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Jack Repcheck is an editor at W. W. Norton & Co., where he publishes the work of leading scientists and economists. He is also the author of Copernicus'secret. He lives with his family in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Search results for The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery...
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton And The Discovery Of Earth's Antiquity
Seller: St Vincent de Paul of Lane County, Eugene, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Acceptable. COVER SHOWS SOME GENERAL WEAR, SUCH AS SCRATCHES, RUBBING AND CREASES. Paperback 100% of proceeds go to charity! Acceptable reading copy with obvious signs of use, wear, and/or cosmetic issues. Item is complete and remains readable despite notable condition issues. Seller Inventory # I-01-4534
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time : James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth's Antiquity
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 6508466-6
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time : James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth's Antiquity
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 9596973-6
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time : James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth's Antiquity
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 5784735-6
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_442948119
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth?s Antiquity
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_445731130
Stock Image
The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton And The Discovery Of Earth's Antiquity
Seller: Caryota Book Exchange, Darwin, NT, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 010490
Stock Image
Man Who Found Time,The: James Hutton and
Seller: Pages Books on Kensington, Calgary, AB, Canada
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Seller Inventory # 978046501337U
Seller Image
Man Who Found Time : James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth's Antiquity
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 6185148-n
Seller Image
The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth's Antiquity (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Basic Books (AZ) 5/1/2009, 2009
ISBN 10: 0465013376
ISBN 13: 9780465013371
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery of the Earth's Antiquity. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9780465013371