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Exploring the quest to determine Earth's age, the narrative spans from biblical chronologies by James Ussher and John Lightfoot to the advancements in radioactive dating by Arthur Holmes and Clair Patterson. It highlights the diverse methods and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of Earth's timeline. With its accessible approach, the book appeals to a broad audience, including those with minimal scientific knowledge, as well as students and professionals in the earth sciences.
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The Chronologers' Quest, Patrick Wyse Jackson
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- 2016
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- Title
- The Chronologers' Quest
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Patrick Wyse Jackson
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Publisher
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 310
- ISBN13
- 9780521813327
- Category
- Geology and Mineralogy
- Description
- Exploring the quest to determine Earth's age, the narrative spans from biblical chronologies by James Ussher and John Lightfoot to the advancements in radioactive dating by Arthur Holmes and Clair Patterson. It highlights the diverse methods and discoveries that have shaped our understanding of Earth's timeline. With its accessible approach, the book appeals to a broad audience, including those with minimal scientific knowledge, as well as students and professionals in the earth sciences.