A Brief History of Earth

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Four Billion Years in Eight Chapters

By Andrew H. Knoll

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A Brief History of Earth by Andrew H. Knoll offers an engaging look at the 4.5-billion-year story of our planet. The author, a renowned palaeontologist, explores Earth's dynamic history from its formation to the complex systems that support life today. The book delves into scientific discoveries, explaining how Earth has evolved through geological and biological processes, making it accessible to both science enthusiasts and general readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you have a keen interest in understanding the Earth's past through the eyes of a renowned geologist. It provides a fascinating exploration of how the Earth has changed over billions of years, offering insights into the dynamic processes that have shaped our planet. Its engaging narrative makes complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for anyone curious about natural history and the evolution of the environment.

A Brief History of Earth

Placing twenty first-century climate change in deep context, A Brief History of Earth is an indispensable look at where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Features original illustrations depicting Earth history and nearly 50 figures (maps, tables, photographs, graphs).

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Harvard’s acclaimed geologist “charts Earth’s history in accessible style” (AP)

“A sublime chronicle of our planet." –Booklist, STARRED review

How well do you know the ground beneath your feet?

Odds are, where you’re standing was once cooking under a roiling sea of lava, crushed by a towering sheet of ice, rocked by a nearby meteor strike, or perhaps choked by poison gases, drowned beneath the ocean, perched atop a mountain range, or roamed by fearsome monsters. Probably most or even all of the above.

The story of our home planet and the organisms spread across its surface is far more spectacular than any Hollywood blockbuster, filled with enough plot twists to rival a bestselling thriller. But only recently have we begun to piece together the whole mystery into a coherent narrative.

Drawing on his decades of field research and up-to-the-minute understanding of the latest science, renowned geologist Andrew H. Knoll delivers a rigorous yet accessible biography of Earth, charting our home planet's epic 4.6 billion-year story. Placing twenty first-century climate change in deep context, A Brief History of Earth is an indispensable look at where we’ve been and where we’re going.

Features original illustrations depicting Earth history and nearly 50 figures (maps, tables, photographs, graphs).

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

I A Brief History of Earth has received praise for being an engrossing and witty exploration of Earth's 4.5 billion-year history, crafted by leading geologist Andrew H. Knoll. It is appreciated for presenting a detective story of our planet's origins and inner workings in an accessible style, condensing vast timelines into a readable narrative that is both enlightening and engaging.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062853929

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 April 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 215g

Pages: 272

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About the Author

Andrew Knoll is the Fisher Professor of Natural History at Harvard University. He has been a member of the Harvard faculty since 1982, serving as both Professor of Biology and Professor of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Professor Knoll's research focuses on the early evolution of life, Earth's environmental history, and, especially, the interconnections between the two. He has conducted field research on five continents and for two decades served on the science team for NASA's MER mission to Mars. Professor Knoll's honors include the International Prize for Biology, the Walcott Medal and the Mary Clark Thompson Medal of the National Academy of Sciences, the Oparin Medal of the International Society for the Study of the Origins of Life, the Moore Medal of the Society for Sedimentary Geology, the Paleontological Society Medal, and the Wollaston Medal of the Geological Society of London. Knoll is a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the American Philosophical Society, and is a foreign member of the Royal Society of London. His first book, Life on a Young Planet (Princeton University Press) received the Phi Beta Kappa Book Award in Science.