The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery Of the Earth's Antiquity [Paperback]

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Paperback: 256 pages
Publisher: Basic Books; Reprint edition (April 14 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0465013376
ISBN-13: 978-0465013371
Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 13.7 x 1.8 cm
Shipping Weight: 295 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #312,504 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"This is an informative and revealing book." Times Higher Education Supplement"

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There are three men whose life’s work helped free science from the strait-jacket of religion. Two of the three—Nicolaus Copernicus and Charles Darwin—are widely heralded for their breakthroughs. The third, James Hutton, is comparatively unknown, yet he profoundly changed our understanding of the earth, its age, and its dynamic forces.

A Scottish gentleman farmer, Hutton’s observations on his small tract of land led him to a theory that directly contradicted biblical claims that the Earth was only 6,000 years old. This expertly crafted narrative tells the story not only of Hutton, but also of Scotland and the Scottish Enlightenment, including many of the greatest thinkers of the age, such as David Hume and Adam Smith.

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Amazon.com: 4.2 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Serviceable prose, but plodding, July 13 2009

By David G. Rask - Published on Amazon.com

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This review is from: The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery Of the Earth's Antiquity (Paperback)

Not the most exciting bio-science book, but okay. I finished it, but it lacked drama. Arguably, it represented the way scientific investigation often is--slow and somewhat tedious--but I'm sure the protagonist found his discoveries quite exhilarating each day; it's up to the writer to capture that. On the plus side, the painstaking depiction of the Edinburgh milieu--which occupied perhaps 3/4 of the book--was helpful in understanding the cultural background of the time.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Astonishing, Nov 29 2011

By Margaret A. Frick - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery Of the Earth's Antiquity (Paperback)

I knew that the age of the earth was considered quite short, but I had no idea just how common and how stifling this view was. What Hutton figured out was mind boggling and convincing. I enjoyed understanding the process he went through and the workings of the scientific community at the time. The process of religious and general society receiving and processing this new idea reflects on how controversial but scientifically backed ideas are still debated in society.

I also enjoyed the clear writing and am planning to buy other books by this author.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Science in Context, Feb 28 2011

By Dennis Morris - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Man Who Found Time: James Hutton and the Discovery Of the Earth's Antiquity (Paperback)

I recently had the good fortune to read "The Man Who Found Time". The book was unusually effective in presenting the important scientific contributions of James Hutton (not a household name) in the context of the time and place in which his insights were developed. Hutton's accomplishment is far better appreciated in light of the historic and social challenges he faced. The writing style was engaging (much like a good novel) and the attention to detail impressive. I highly recommend this book.

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