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The Chronologers' Quest

- The Search for the Age of the Earth

About The Chronologers' Quest

This book investigates the methods used to determine the Earth's age, from James Ussher and John Lightfoot examining biblical chronologies, to Arthur Holmes and Clair Patterson investigating radioactive dating of rocks. It will be of interest to those with little scientific background, and students and scientists in the Earth sciences.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780521813327
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 310
  • Published:
  • August 16, 2006
  • Dimensions:
  • 199x197x19 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 620 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 5, 2024

Description of The Chronologers' Quest

This book investigates the methods used to determine the Earth's age, from James Ussher and John Lightfoot examining biblical chronologies, to Arthur Holmes and Clair Patterson investigating radioactive dating of rocks. It will be of interest to those with little scientific background, and students and scientists in the Earth sciences.

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