In Compact Time, J.C. Walton brings a professional chemist’s perspective to a fundamental reassessment of Earth’s history. Drawing on decades of experience in molecular timing and dynamics, Walton critically examines conventional radiometric dating, the assumptions behind Deep Time, and the surprising persistence of radiocarbon in the geologic record — even in dinosaur fossils!
• Explore the historical rise of Deep Time in geology and biology.
• Investigate the vulnerabilities of popular radiometric dating techniques.
• Learn about a new model based on radiocarbon evidence.
• Consider the implications of a shorter Earth history for science and belief systems.
Clear, methodical, and thoroughly researched, Compact Time invites readers to weigh the evidence for themselves — and to reconsider what we think we know about Earth’s past.
J.C. Walton, Ph.D is a professional chemist with over thirty years of academic research experience in organic chemistry, specializing in molecular timing and dynamics. His work has earned international recognition, including a Royal Society of Chemistry medal. A longtime professor of chemistry at St. Andrews University, Scotland, Walton combines his technical expertise with a commitment to clear and accessible explanations of his research.