| Age of the Earth, The: A Physicist's Odyssey Contributor(s): Hendry, Archibald W. (Author) |
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ISBN: 9811201315 ISBN-13: 9789811201318 Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company OUR PRICE: $26.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Physics - Geophysics |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 6" W x 9" (0.46 lbs) 148 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book spells out in detail how the age of the Earth has been determined over the centuries. First -- the 'biblical' age: how was the date of Creation 4004 BC figured out? A date which is so important even today ... it is the basis of claims made by millions that the Earth is only about 6000 years old. Next -- the response of geologists (and Darwin) for a very old Earth. Then, Kelvin's calculation of how long it would take for a hot Earth to cool down to its present state. And finally, today's answer ('billions'), based on the properties of radioactive materials. So, how old is Planet Earth? |