Knihobot

Rock, Bone, and Ruin

An Optimist's Guide to the Historical Sciences

Hodnocení knihy

Parametry

  • 384 stránek
  • 14 hodin čtení

Více o knize

The book explores the remarkable advancements made by geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists in understanding the deep past despite limited evidence. It highlights the concept of "methodological omnivores," emphasizing the diverse strategies these scientists employ to uncover historical truths. Notably, the discovery of a new prehistoric species from a single fossilized tooth illustrates their innovative approaches. Additionally, the author delves into the philosophical implications of historical science, examining the interplay between past and present, evidence, and scientific progress.

Nákup knihy

Rock, Bone, and Ruin, Adrian Currie

Jazyk
Rok vydání
2024
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(měkká)
Jakmile se objeví, pošleme e-mail.

Doručení

Platební metody

4,1
Velmi dobrá
14 Hodnocení

Tady nám chybí tvá recenze.

Titul
Rock, Bone, and Ruin
Podtitul
An Optimist's Guide to the Historical Sciences
Jazyk
anglicky
Vydavatel
MIT Press
Rok vydání
2024
Vazba
měkká
Počet stran
384
ISBN13
9780262552035
Série
Hodnocení
4,05 z 5
Anotace
The book explores the remarkable advancements made by geologists, paleontologists, and archaeologists in understanding the deep past despite limited evidence. It highlights the concept of "methodological omnivores," emphasizing the diverse strategies these scientists employ to uncover historical truths. Notably, the discovery of a new prehistoric species from a single fossilized tooth illustrates their innovative approaches. Additionally, the author delves into the philosophical implications of historical science, examining the interplay between past and present, evidence, and scientific progress.