Historical Geology

The Holocene (11.5 ka BP onwards), directly linked to the evolution of modern society, encompasses the increase and impacts of the human species wo...

'[Somerville's] infectious enthusiasm and wry humour infuse his journey from the Isle of Lewis to southern England, revealing our rich geological h...

This volume is an integrated overview and synthesis of available data relating to the Quaternary evolution of the River Trent. It provides detailed...

This book provides a new look at the climatic history of the last 2.6 million years during the ice age, a time of extreme climatic fluctuations tha...

Menard begins with the leading hypotheses (such as that the earth expands) and the supporting evidence for each. He traces the crucial work of the ...

Trace metals play key roles in life - all are toxic above a threshold bioavailability, yet many are essential to metabolism at lower doses. It is i...

From Whakaari / White Island and Huka Falls to the Moeraki Boulders and Milford Sound, Aotearoa New Zealand overflows with extraordinary landforms ...

Discover one of the Scottish Enlightenment''s brightest stars. Among the giants of the Scottish Enlightenment, the name of James Hutton is overl...

A gripping history of the polar continent, from the great discoveries of the nineteenth century to modern scientific breakthroughsAntarctica, the i...

From the moment towns and cities arose, the struggle for land, resources and power has turned to violence. Almost from the start, maps have been an...

Many people appreciate the stunning vistas of the Great Basin desert; understanding the regions geological past can provide a deeper way to know an...

The 1960s revealed a new and revolutionary idea in geological thought: that the continents drift with respect to one another. After having been dis...

The south of Scotland has a long and turbulent geological past. Perhaps most notably, it marks the place where, 432 million years ago, an ocean, on...

In todays society it is generally the written word that holds the authority. We are more likely to trust the words found in a history textbook over...

The Small Isles comprise the Inner Hebridean islands of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck. The landscapes, rocks and fossils of these beautiful, remote is...

The written history and archaeological records of Central Scotland takes us back to Pictish times some 5,000 years ago. The geology of the area str...

The perfect stocking filler for beach lovers. A beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures pebble spotting. Where science ...

A beautiful little guide to one of life's simple pleasures pebble spotting. Where science meets mindfulness. Learn to appreciate their beauty, dis...

The little-known history of how the Sahara was transformed from a green and fertile land into the largest hot desert in the worldThe Sahara is the ...

A new collection of vibrant essays to inform, stimulate and inspire every nature lover. Times of darkness offer opportunities to reflect. In Mistl...

Approximately 99% of all life that has ever existed is extinct. Fortunately, these long dead species have left traces of their lives and interactio...

Approximately 99% of all life that has ever existed is extinct. Fortunately, these long dead species have left traces of their lives and interactio...

This account shows the full range of Hugh Miller's interests - the lyrical description of the scenery and accounts of beautiful fossils show a deep...

Longlisted for the Highland Book Prize 2019 The rocks of northern Scotland tell of turbulent events involving continental collisions that unleas...

Plate tectonics is a revolutionary theory on a par with modern genetics. Yet, apart from the frequent use of clichés such as 'tectonic shift' by ec...

Quaternary of the Levant presents up-to-date research achievements from a region that displays unique interactions between the climate, the environ...

This volume provides an overview of (1) the physical and chemical foundations of dating methods and (2) the applications of dating methods in the g...

William Boyd Dawkins was a controversial Victorian geologist, palaeontologist and archaeologist who has divided opinion as either a hero or villain...