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Fossils
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Description| Publisher | Oxford University Press UK |
| Author(s) | Keith Thomson |
| Subtitle | A Very Short Introduction |
| Published | 1st December 2005 |
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A Very Short Introduction
Fossils have been vital to our understanding of the formation of the earth and the origins of all life on it. However, their impact has not been limited to debates about geology and evolution: attempts to explain their existence have shaken religion to its very roots. Keith Thomson provides a remarkably explanation of fossils as a phenomenon. Building on the scientific aspects, he places fossils in a very human context, highlighting their impact on philosophy and mythology, our concept of time, and popular culture. From the black market to the Piltdown Man, and from mythological dragons to living dinosaurs, fossils hold a permanent place in the popular imagination.Translation missing: en.general.search.loading