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The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays

By John Joly
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The collection gathers accessible popular-science essays that examine the Earth's origins, mountain formation, and the processes of denudation and soil formation, supported by field observations and diagrams. Several pieces explore alpine life and the vivid colours and structures of mountain flora, while others treat mineralogical and radiometric topics such as pleochroic halos, latent photographic images, and the medical use of radium. The volume combines physical explanation of glaciation, alluvial processes, and geomorphology with speculative reflections on a pre-material cosmos and a few lighter cultural notes, for example on skating.

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John Joly

John Joly was an Irish physicist and geologist, recognized for his contributions to the understanding of radioactivity and its applications in geology. He is best known for his work, "The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific Essays," where he explores the implications of scientific discoveries on the origins of the Earth. Joly's innovative ideas and research significantly advanced the fields of geochronology and radiometric dating, influencing how scientists perceive geological time. His interdisciplinary approach combined physics with earth sciences, making him a notable figure in early 20th-century scientific discourse.

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