Georges Cuvier, Fossil Bones, and Geological CatastrophesFrench zoologist Georges Cuvier (1769 1832) helped form and bring credibility to geology and paleontology. Here Martin J. S. Rudwick provides the first modern translation of Cuvier's essential writings on fossils and catastrophes and links these translated texts together with his own insightful narrative and interpretive commentary. "Martin Rudwick has done English speaking science a considerable service by translating and commenting on Cuvier's work.