Thinking About the Earth: A History of Ideas in Geology (Studies in the History and Philosophy of the Earth Sciences)

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Summary: Ideas described with difficulty
Review: Oldroyd's work is a well researched book on the formation of early ideas in geology. He covers from early mythical ideas to present day debates. While this is an exceptional in-depth look at western thoughts of the day, the language used by Oldroyd is extremely difficult to manage. His writing is more of a high noble literary quality and not succinct on the point at hand. Though this is not a book I would recommend to be read cover to cover in one sitting, it is an excellent resource as a history of early geology, and is vivid in its B&W illustration. If you're a student of geology or history, get it.

Rating:
Summary: Ideas described with difficulty
Review: Oldroyd's work is a well researched book on the formation of early ideas in geology. He covers from early mythical ideas to present day debates. While this is an exceptional in-depth look at western thoughts of the day, the language used by Oldroyd is extremely difficult to manage. His writing is more of a high noble literary quality and not succinct on the point at hand. Though this is not a book I would recommend to be read cover to cover in one sitting, it is an excellent resource as a history of early geology, and is vivid in its B&W illustration. If you're a student of geology or history, get it.