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"Hutton's Arse" is a science book that describes modern geological science and illustrates theories using spectacular locations across the Northern Highlands of Scotland.
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28 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This excellent book manages to delve deep into the complexities of Scottish geology using lucid explanations of sometimes quite complex science to explain details and principles which are usually either avoided by the dumbing-down demanded by popular science or couched in terminology so esoteric as to be incomprehensible to the less-than-PhD standard reader. The only book I have read which is truly worthy of its wonderful subject matter and surely compulsory reading for any aspiring geologist, geomorphologist or anyone simply eager to understand something of Britain's most wild and beautiful landscapes.
24 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Bought this book on the strength of its title and the backup material on its website huttonsarse.com. Not disappointed - it lives up to its title. Not a field guide, and doesn't assume any knowledge of geo-jargon. But serious heavyweight geology in a lucid, personal, and entertaining style. I gave my copy away to a friend who lives in Wester Ross so now I'm back on Amazon buying another.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
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I've enjoyed this book immensely since I found it in a little shop in Gairloch. Its compelling title drew me in and as soon as I saw Scotland's geology was being discussed with that of the Moon and Mars, I knew Rider was on the right track. At times, Rider leans a bit heavily on the terms and expressions he knows so well from his geology background and gentler guidance for the reader would help get some of the finer points of geology across. I also could have done without the rants about wind farms. They seemed so out of place in such a good book. Nevertheless, Rider ably mixes fine storytelling of a human dimension with the awe of Earth's history and context in the Solar System.
Well done, Malcolm Rider. Your book is a gem.
Well done, Malcolm Rider. Your book is a gem.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Science and personalities
Fascinating book, with a lively writing style giving insight not only into those old rocks, but also into scientific disputes and various personalities involved. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Occasional Thinker
Hutton's Arse
This catchily-titled book gives a fascinating introduction to the three-billion year evolution of the modern northern Scottish landscape. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mike Mort
truly a 5 star read
I find myself in total agreement with previous reviewers.
This books covers, in some depth, some of the complexities of modern geology as applied to northwest Scotland with... Read more
This books covers, in some depth, some of the complexities of modern geology as applied to northwest Scotland with... Read more
Published 23 months ago by A. J. Martyr
Readable and entertaining for the non-specialist
This book gives a great overview of the early geological development of our planet. It manages to be readable for the non-geologist without dumbing-down the content. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2010 by P. Drury
Hutton's Arse
Super look at Geology and the history of Geology on Scotland. I can't put it down.
Geology Rocks!!!!!
Geology Rocks!!!!!
Published on 13 Nov 2009 by Mr. Victor Delia
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