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Jamie Woodward is professor of physical geography at the University of Manchester. He has published extensively on environmental change and recent Earth history. His books include The Ice Age: A Very Short Introduction and The Physical Geography of the Mediterranean.
“The author’s reverence for his subject—the ever-changing world—turns what could be a workmanlike read into an exciting one.”—Kirkus Reviews “A breezy and brilliant waltz through the history of Earth. Accessible and authoritative, A Little History of the Earth covers 4.54 billion years of history in 40 punchy chapters. If you’re short on time but want to appreciate the big-picture history of our planet, let Jamie Woodward be your guide.”—Steve Brusatte, author of The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs “A fast-paced and entertaining distillation of our planet’s history from its formation until now. Each succinct chapter tells a fascinating story of scientific discovery.”—Tim Coulson, author of A Little History of Everything “A wonderful introduction to our planet's past, and what makes the Earth so special. Pocket-sized, but bursting with big, mind-blowing ideas!”—Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins
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