Age of the Earth, The: A Physicist's Odyssey

By Archibald W. Hendry

Book Overview

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?

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9813279699
• ISBN13: 9789813279698
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"