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The Rocks Don't Lie :A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood
The Rocks Don't Lie :A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood
hardback
Published:
25 September, 2012
Description
Prizes
Winner of Washington State Book Award (Hist/Gen Nonfiction) 2013
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780393082395 |
| ISBN10 | 0393082393 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 584 g |
| Product Dimensions | 165 x 244 x 28 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | WW Norton & Co |
| Format | hardback |
Media Reviews
"Examining a wide variety of flood and creation stories across centuries, Montgomery provides an enthusiastic and valuable recounting of the history of geology and how the advances in science have consistently faced opposition from the guardians of so-called religious authority, based on a literal reading of the Bible." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Montgomery... offers a thorough critique of creationist worldviews... while treating his opponents with respect, reflecting on both ancient and modern debates and demonstrating that Christians have been arguing among themselves about these subjects for millennia. ...The combination of historical study and humility on behalf of geology makes for an extremely persuasive work. Highly recommended." -- John M. Kistler - Library Journal
Author's Bio
David R. Montgomery is a professor of Earth and space sciences at the University of Washington. He studies the evolution of topography and the influence of geomorphological processes on ecological systems and human societies. He received a BS from Stanford University (1984, geology) and a PhD from UC Berkeley (1991, geomorphology). His field studies have included projects in the Philippines, eastern Tibet, South America, California, and the Pacific Northwest of North America. In 2008 Montgomery received a MacArthur Fellowship. His books Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations, King of Fish: The Thousand-Year Run of Salmon, and The Rocks Don't Lie: A Geologist Investigates Noah's Flood have all won the Washington State Book Award in General Nonfiction. Montgomery's latest book, Growing a Revolution: Bringing Our Soil Back to Life, was a finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson award for Literary Science Writing. His books have been translated into nine languages.