The Age of the Earth: A Physicist's Odyssey

by Archibald W Hendry
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ISBN: 9789811201318
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This book spells out 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 (biblical literalists) 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. Finally, today's answer ('billions'), based on the properties of radioactive materials.
  • Format: Trade Paperback
  • Author: Archibald W Hendry
  • ISBN: 9789811201318
  • Condition: Used
  • Dimensions: 9.00 x 0.32
  • Number Of Pages: 148
  • Publication Year: 2019

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