Geology and the Pioneers of Earth Science by Leeder, Mike

Geology and the Pioneers of Earth Science

Momentous changes in geology came about in the 1960s. These were partly the result of the application...
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Author: Mike Leeder
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Geology and the Pioneers of Earth Science by Leeder, Mike

Geology and the Pioneers of Earth Science

BD$175.11

Geology and the Pioneers of Earth Science

BD$175.11
Author: Mike Leeder
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Momentous changes in geology came about in the 1960s. These were partly the result of the application of discoveries in the basic sciences (physics, chemistry) over the previous six decades, but also technological innovations made during and after World War II.

The background to the origin of such changes - the efforts of the 'pioneers' who changed geology to earth science - has been neglected by historians of science and is the subject of this book. It analyses how the modern subject was able to evolve. Traditional geology is overwhelmingly historical while earth science has something extra to offer. This is the practice of what Lord Rayleigh memorably referred to as 'outdoor physics' (and by extension, chemistry), applied directly to the earth. The author summarises the achievements of these pioneers using biographical details and extracts from their chief works - placing them in the context of preceding and succeeding developments.



Author: Mike Leeder
Publisher: Liverpool University Press
Published: 09/27/2024
Pages: 280
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9781780461069

About the Author
Mike Leeder is Emeritus Professor at UEA Norwich and a former Head of Earth Sciences at Leeds University. His last book, Measures for Measure, Geology and the industrial revolution was recognised as an Outstanding Academic Text by the Association of College and Research Libraries (ALA).

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