On Solid Ground: Why the Earth Isn’t as Controversial as You May Think

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On Solid Ground illustrates what geologists know about the earth by telling the stories of the people who made major geological discoveries. It also chronicles the doubters and nay-sayers who have worked so hard to undermine our understanding of the earth. Each chapter of this book contains three things: the human story of a geologic controversy, an explanation of why geologists are so sure about the right answer to that controversy, and a short discussion of the logical fallacies being used by those still unwilling to accept geologic expertise. Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Part I CONSTANTS CHAPTER 1 The Earth Is Knowable CHAPTER 2 The Earth Is Round CHAPTER 3 The Earth Goes around the Sun CHAPTER 4 The Earth Is Solid CHAPTER 5 The Earth Is Old CHAPTER 6 The Earth Has a History Part II CHANGE CHAPTER 7 Our Methods Change CHAPTER 8 Life Changes CHAPTER 9 The Map Changes CHAPTER 10 Climate Changes CHAPTER 11 Our Knowledge Changes Notes Index