Author:
Hendry, Archibald W. author.
ImprintSingapore ; Hackensack, NJ : World Scientific Publishing, [2020]
Descriptionxiii, 132 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Note:The 'Biblical' age of the Earth -- James Hutton and infinite time -- Charles Darwin and the weald -- Lord Kelvin and thermodynamics -- Radioactivity's revolution -- Concluding remarks.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note: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? --Back cover.
