Ice Age
Categories: Science & Math
Science writers John and Mary Gribbin explain how scientists discovered that the Earth goes through cycles of ice ages and why they happen. The short book tells the story of Louis Agassiz, James Croll and Milutin Milanković, whose work on glaciers and the Earth's orbit explained the rhythms of climate. The Gribbins also consider what ice ages mean for human evolution and our future.
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- Shane Parrish: “I first came across this short book many years ago when Charlie Munger called it the “best work of science exposition and history that I’ve read in many years!.” At the time, however, I didn’t appreciate the brilliance of John Gribbin or the significance of this work.”