Georges Cuvier, Fossil Bones, and Geological Catastrophes : New Translations and Interpretations of the Primary Texts.

Georges Cuvier, Fossil Bones, and Geological Catastrophes : New Translations and Interpretations of the Primary Texts.

French zoologist Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) helped form and bring credibility to geology and paleontology. Here Martin J.S. Rudwick provides the first modern translation of Cuvier's essential writings on fossils and catastrophes and links these translated texts together with his own insightful...

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Main Author: Rudwick, Martin J. S.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1997.
Subjects:
1700-1799
Mammals, Fossil.
Catastrophes (Geology)
Geology > History > 18th century.
Geology
Mammals, Fossil
History
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:French zoologist Georges Cuvier (1769-1832) helped form and bring credibility to geology and paleontology. Here Martin J.S. Rudwick provides the first modern translation of Cuvier's essential writings on fossils and catastrophes and links these translated texts together with his own insightful narrative and interpretive commentary. "Martin Rudwick has done English-speaking science a considerable service by translating and commenting on Cuvier's work. ... He guides us through Cuvier's most important writings, especially those which demonstrate his new technique of comparative anatomy. & q.
Physical Description:1 online resource (320 pages)
ISBN:9780226731087
0226731081
1281430579
9781281430571
9780226731070
0226731073
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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