Author: Charles Darwin
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781519173591
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 158
Book Description
The share which worms have taken in the formation of the layer of vegetable mould, which covers the whole surface of the land in every moderately humid country, is the subject of the present volume. This mould is generally of a blackish colour and a few inches in thickness. In different districts it differs but little in appearance, although it may rest on various subsoils.
Darwin on Humus and the Earthworms
Author: Charles 1809-1882 Darwin
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019349816
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book explores the crucial role that earthworms play in the formation of soil, as well as their fascinating behavior and biology. Written by Charles Darwin, one of the most important and influential scientists in history, this book provides valuable insights into the workings of the natural world. With detailed observations and meticulous scientific analysis, Darwin's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in biology, ecology, or natural history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
ISBN: 9781019349816
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This book explores the crucial role that earthworms play in the formation of soil, as well as their fascinating behavior and biology. Written by Charles Darwin, one of the most important and influential scientists in history, this book provides valuable insights into the workings of the natural world. With detailed observations and meticulous scientific analysis, Darwin's writing is both informative and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in biology, ecology, or natural history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Literature of Soil Science
Author: Peter McDonald
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801429217
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
A collection of 14 discussions of the past and present literature about soil science. The topics include a historical survey, bibliometrics, introduction into developing countries, societies and their publishing influence, information systems, core monographs, primary journals, maps, and other aspec
Publisher: Cornell University Press
ISBN: 9780801429217
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 476
Book Description
A collection of 14 discussions of the past and present literature about soil science. The topics include a historical survey, bibliometrics, introduction into developing countries, societies and their publishing influence, information systems, core monographs, primary journals, maps, and other aspec
An Analysis of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species
Author: Kathleen Bryson
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 135135261X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Charles Darwin called on a broad and unusually powerful combination of critical thinking skills to create his wide-ranging explanation for biological change, On the Origin of Species. It’s one of those rare books that takes a huge problem – the enormous diversity of different species – and seeks to use a vast range of evidence to solve it. But it was perhaps Darwin’s towering creative prowess that made the most telling contribution to this masterpiece, for it was this that enabled him to make the necessary fresh connections between so much disparate evidence from such a diversity of fields. All of Darwin’s critical thinking skills were required, however, in the course of the decades of work that went into this volume. Taken as a whole, Darwin’s solution to the problem that he set himself is carefully researched, considers multiple explanations, and justifies its conclusions with well-organised reasoning. At the time of the publication, in 1859, there were various explanations for the changes that Darwin – and others – observed; what separated Darwin from so many of his contemporaries is that he deployed critical thinking to arrive at a significantly new way of fitting explanation to evidence; one that remains elegant, complete and predictive to this day.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 135135261X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 159
Book Description
Charles Darwin called on a broad and unusually powerful combination of critical thinking skills to create his wide-ranging explanation for biological change, On the Origin of Species. It’s one of those rare books that takes a huge problem – the enormous diversity of different species – and seeks to use a vast range of evidence to solve it. But it was perhaps Darwin’s towering creative prowess that made the most telling contribution to this masterpiece, for it was this that enabled him to make the necessary fresh connections between so much disparate evidence from such a diversity of fields. All of Darwin’s critical thinking skills were required, however, in the course of the decades of work that went into this volume. Taken as a whole, Darwin’s solution to the problem that he set himself is carefully researched, considers multiple explanations, and justifies its conclusions with well-organised reasoning. At the time of the publication, in 1859, there were various explanations for the changes that Darwin – and others – observed; what separated Darwin from so many of his contemporaries is that he deployed critical thinking to arrive at a significantly new way of fitting explanation to evidence; one that remains elegant, complete and predictive to this day.
The Annotated Origin
Author: Darwin
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674032811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is one of the most important and yet least read scientific works in the history of science. The Annotated Origin is a facsimile of the first edition of 1859, and is accompanied by James T. Costa’s marginal annotations, drawing on his extensive experience with Darwin’s ideas in the field, lab, and classroom.
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 9780674032811
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 580
Book Description
Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species is one of the most important and yet least read scientific works in the history of science. The Annotated Origin is a facsimile of the first edition of 1859, and is accompanied by James T. Costa’s marginal annotations, drawing on his extensive experience with Darwin’s ideas in the field, lab, and classroom.
Earth Sciences and Archaeology
Author: Paul Goldberg
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461511836
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
This volume brings together contributions from an experienced group of archaeologists and geologists whose common objective is to present thorough and current reviews of the diverse ways in which methods from the earth sciences can contribute to archaeological research. Many areas of research are addressed here, including artifact analysis and sourcing, landscape reconstruction and site formation analysis, soil micromorphology and geophysical exploration of buried sites.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461511836
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 519
Book Description
This volume brings together contributions from an experienced group of archaeologists and geologists whose common objective is to present thorough and current reviews of the diverse ways in which methods from the earth sciences can contribute to archaeological research. Many areas of research are addressed here, including artifact analysis and sourcing, landscape reconstruction and site formation analysis, soil micromorphology and geophysical exploration of buried sites.
Biology of Composts
Author: Mukesh K. Meghvansi
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030391736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This book highlights the latest findings on fundamental aspects of composting, the interaction of various microorganisms, and the underlying mechanisms. In addition to addressing modern tools and techniques used for composting research, it provides an overview of potential composting applications in both agriculture and environmental reclamation. Composting is the process of organic waste decomposition, mediated by microorganisms. The end-product is called ‘compost’ and can be used as a supplement to improve soil fertility. As the municipal waste generated in most developing countries contains a substantial amount of organic matter suitable for composting, this technology offers a win-win opportunity for stakeholders in terms of disposing of organic waste and providing organic fertilizers for agriculture. In addition, using compost reduces the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers, and represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030391736
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 297
Book Description
This book highlights the latest findings on fundamental aspects of composting, the interaction of various microorganisms, and the underlying mechanisms. In addition to addressing modern tools and techniques used for composting research, it provides an overview of potential composting applications in both agriculture and environmental reclamation. Composting is the process of organic waste decomposition, mediated by microorganisms. The end-product is called ‘compost’ and can be used as a supplement to improve soil fertility. As the municipal waste generated in most developing countries contains a substantial amount of organic matter suitable for composting, this technology offers a win-win opportunity for stakeholders in terms of disposing of organic waste and providing organic fertilizers for agriculture. In addition, using compost reduces the dependency on harmful chemical fertilizers, and represents a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative.