Theory of the Earth

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"We need a new way to think about the Earth. Instead of perceiving the Earth as a static object, subject, substance, or essence in isolation from the cosmos, we need a theory that takes into account Earth's constant motion. In Theory of the Earth, Thomas Nail articulates an original process-based geological theory of the Earth that not only ushers in a new philosophy of geology, but which also offers us important lessons for understanding the Anthropocene and our possible responses to climate c…

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Full title :Theory of the Earth / Thomas Nail.

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Edition Statements

Publication Date:©2021

Publication Statements

Publisher(s):Stanford University Press
Place of Publication:Stanford, California
Language:eng
Publication Date:©2021

The Physical Object

Description:1 online resource (vi, 336 pages) : : illustrations

Edition Identifiers

ISBN:9781503627567, 150362756X
oclc:on1192303138
LC Classification:QE6
Dewey Decimal:551.01

The flow of matter -- The fold of elements -- The planetary field -- Centripetal minerality -- Hadean Earth -- Centrifugal atmospherics -- Archean Earth I : pneumatology -- Archean Earth II : biogenesis -- Tensional vegetality -- Proterozoic Earth -- Elastic animality -- Phanerozoic Earth I : kinomorphology -- Phanerozoic Earth II : terrestrialization -- Kinocene Earth -- Kinocene ethics -- Conclusion : the future.

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Anthropocène Earth (Planet) Earth (Planet) -- History Géologie -- Philosophie Geology / Philosophy Geology, Stratigraphic Geology, Stratigraphic -- Anthropocene History Holocène Terre -- Histoire