Book detail: Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle: Myth and Metaphor in the Discovery of Geological Time is presented as a focused source page for quotations connected with this book, collection, transcript, or source record.
Time's Arrow, Time's Cycle examines the evolution of ideas about geological time, tracing the development from ancient myths to contemporary scientific theories. It investigates how these ideas have been influenced by cultural, philosophical, and scientific factors, offering a comprehensive look at the complex relationship between myth and metaphor in the study of Earth's past.
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