The Two-Mile Time Machine - (Princeton Science Library) by Richard B Alley (Paperback)

The Two-Mile Time Machine is a groundbreaking book that takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the history of global climate changes, as revealed by reading the annual rings of ice from cores drilled in Greenland.

With infectious enthusiasm and engaging storytelling, author Richard B.

Alley explains how humans have experienced an unusually temperate climate compared to the wild fluctuations that characterized most of prehistory.

But the book doesn't just stop there - it also provides a comprehensive survey for the general reader and those interested in the history of scientific exploration and issues related to science and society.

Alley takes readers from the rationale for the study of ice sheets to the story of how ice cores are recovered and how we read the climate and environment of the past recorded therein, all while putting his message on the human time scale and making it accessible to everyone.

Don't miss out on this fascinating and informative read - order your copy of The Two-Mile Time Machine today!