Language of the Earth

Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in this second edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes and Bruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet as experienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists as well. A unique collection that bridges the gap between science and humanities Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists including Charles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twain and Archibald Geikie Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering a span of 2,500 years Reflects the planet's extraordinary physical diversity The previous edition was voted one of the 25 'Great Books of Geology' by readers of the Journal of Geological Education "e;...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyone interested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural history or the general environment."e; Robert A. Francis, King's College London, Progress in Physical Geography

Man's complex relationship to planet Earth is explored in thissecond edition of the landmark anthology edited by Frank Rhodes andBruce Malamud. This volume provides a portrait of the planet asexperienced not just by scientists, but by artists, aviatorspoets, philosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists aswell.* A unique collection that bridges the gap between science andhumanities* Contains writings by scientists, artists, aviators, poetsphilosophers, novelists, historians, and sociologists includingCharles Darwin, Dane Picard, Rachel Carson, John Muir, Mark Twainand Archibald Geikie* Represents the human experience over the centuries, covering aspan of 2,500 years* Reflects the planet's extraordinary physical diversity* The previous edition was voted one of the 25 'Great Books ofGeology' by readers of the Journal of GeologicalEducation"...this is a very worthwhile read, with something for everyoneinterested in geography, earth systems and geology, natural historyor the general environment."Robert A. Francis, King's College London, Progress inPhysical Geography