Catastrophism: Systems of Earth History

by Richard Huggett

Catastrophism is the theory that the earth's crust owed its main features to sudden catastrophes rather than continuous, slow processes - known as uniformitarianism. All studies of Earth Science history must take a stance on methodology but Huggett argues that a stance is often adopted without a critical examination of the origins of the theory. Huggett argues the case for a re-appraisal of catastrophism, believing that the theory had not been given the attention it deserves.

246 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1990

About the author

Richard Huggett is a retired university lecturer and huge fan of science fact, fantasy, and fiction. He lives in Cheshire and spends most of his time writing. And directing amateur musicals and concerts. And drinking coffee. He has written about twenty academic books. The Multiversal Chronicles is his first venture into fiction, going boldly where he has never gone before.