Man as a Geological Agent offers a fascinating look at the ways in which human activity has shaped the natural world. Arthur Smith Woodward and Robert Lionel Sherlock explore the impact of everything from agriculture and mining to urbanization and climate change, showing how our actions have altered the very fabric of the planet. With its unique blend of science and social commentary, this book is sure to appeal to anyone interested in the environment and the role of humans in shaping it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.