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Author : Ellen T. Drake
Publisher : Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Geologists and Ideas written by Ellen T. Drake and published by Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America. This book was released on 1985 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Roger Oldroyd
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674883826
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (838 download)
Download or read book Thinking about the Earth written by David Roger Oldroyd and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1996 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thinking about the Earth is a history of the geological tradition of Western science. David Oldroyd traverses such topics as "mechanical" and "historicist" views of the earth, map-work, chemical analyses of rocks and minerals, geomorphology, experimental petrology, seismology, theories of mountain building, and geochemistry.
Author : Marcia Bjornerud
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 069120263X
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (912 download)
Download or read book Timefulness written by Marcia Bjornerud and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-11 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explains why an awareness of Earth's temporal rhythms is critical to planetary survival and offers suggestions for how to create a more time-literate society.
Author : Graham Park
Publisher : Liverpool University Press
ISBN 13 : 1780466145
Total Pages : 435 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (84 download)
Download or read book Breakthroughs in Geology written by Graham Park and published by Liverpool University Press. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geological research does not flow steadily onwards by means of small incremental advances but can be better understood as a series of significant discoveries or changes in interpretation that transformed the way we understand the Earth.
Author : Gillian R. Foulger
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 0813725534
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (137 download)
Download or read book In the Footsteps of Warren B. Hamilton written by Gillian R. Foulger and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This unusual book, published to honor Warren Bell Hamilton, comprises a diverse, cross-disciplinary collection of bold new ideas in Earth and planetary science. This volume is a rich resource for researchers at all levels looking for interesting, unusual, and off-beat ideas to investigate or set as student projects"--
Author : Ellen T. Drake
Publisher : Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Geologists and Ideas written by Ellen T. Drake and published by Boulder, Colo. : Geological Society of America. This book was released on 1985 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David R. Oldroyd
Publisher : Burns & Oates
ISBN 13 : 9780826463173
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (631 download)
Download or read book Thinking about the Earth written by David R. Oldroyd and published by Burns & Oates. This book was released on 1996 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume treats the development of geological ideas, from antiquity to the present. The significance of ideas about the earth is reflected in the range of thinkers who have written on geological questions: for example, Aristotle and Descartes, with their ideas grounded in philosophy; Werner, with ideas developed as an outgrowth of the German mining tradition; Humboldt, with his effort to produce a holistic picture of nature; Lyell, with his ideas on the earth's age and history; Jeffreys with his geophysics; Lovelock, with his Gaia hypothesis.
Author : Alan E. Mussett
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521785747
Total Pages : 506 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (857 download)
Download or read book Looking Into the Earth written by Alan E. Mussett and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-10-23 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking Into the Earth comprehensively describes the principles and applications of both 'global' and 'exploration' geophysics. Mathematical and physical principles are introduced at an elementary level, and then developed as necessary. Student questions and exercises are included at the end of each chapter. The book is aimed primarily at introductory and intermediate university (and college) students taking courses in geology, earth science, environmental science, and engineering. It will also form an excellent introductory textbook in geophysics departments, and will help practising geologists, archaeologists and engineers understand geophysical principles.
Author : Anthony Hallam
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book Great Geological Controversies written by Anthony Hallam and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1983 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is a new edition of a widely acclaimed account of the most celebrated controversies in the history of geology--a book that covers many of the most important ideas that have emerged since the birth of the science. Among the great debates described here are those involving catastrophe theory, uniformitarianism, the discovery of the Ice Age, speculation concerning the age of the earth, and the advent of new ideas on plate tectonics and continental drift. In presenting these key topics, the author opens the fascinating history of geology to a wide audience. Frequently citing original sources, the author gives readers a sense of the colorful and at times immensely entertaining language of scientific discourse. This edition includes a new chapter on the emergence of stratigraphy in the nineteenth century, focusing on controversies surrounding the Cambrian-Silurian and Devonian. Another new chapter reviews the mass extinction theory, which is still hotly debated. Other chapters have been revised to reflect recent developments and changes in the field. Authoritative and highly readable, this unique work will interest all readers interested in the history of science and especially the origin of the prevailing ideas in geology today.
Author : Sandra Herbert
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780801443480
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (434 download)
Download or read book Charles Darwin, Geologist written by Sandra Herbert and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Pleasure of imagination.... I a geologist have illdefined notion of land covered with ocean, former animals, slow force cracking surface &c truly poetical."--from Charles Darwin's Notebook M, 1838 The early nineteenth century was a golden age for the study of geology. New discoveries in the field were greeted with the same enthusiasm reserved today for advances in the biomedical sciences. In her long-awaited account of Charles Darwin's intellectual development, Sandra Herbert focuses on his geological training, research, and thought, asking both how geology influenced Darwin and how Darwin influenced the science. Elegantly written, extensively illustrated, and informed by the author's prodigious research in Darwin's papers and in the nineteenth-century history of earth sciences, Charles Darwin, Geologist provides a fresh perspective on the life and accomplishments of this exemplary thinker. As Herbert reveals, Darwin's great ambition as a young scientist--one he only partially realized--was to create a "simple" geology based on movements of the earth's crust. (Only one part of his scheme has survived in close to the form in which he imagined it: a theory explaining the structure and distribution of coral reefs.) Darwin collected geological specimens and took extensive notes on geology during all of his travels. His grand adventure as a geologist took place during the circumnavigation of the earth by H.M.S. Beagle (1831-1836)--the same voyage that informed his magnum opus, On the Origin of Species. Upon his return to England it was his geological findings that first excited scientific and public opinion. Geologists, including Darwin's former teachers, proved a receptive audience, the British government sponsored publication of his research, and the general public welcomed his discoveries about the earth's crust. Because of ill health, Darwin's years as a geological traveler ended much too soon: his last major geological fieldwork took place in Wales when he was only thirty-three. However, the experience had been transformative: the methods and hypotheses of Victorian-era geology, Herbert suggests, profoundly shaped Darwin's mind and his scientific methods as he worked toward a full-blown understanding of evolution and natural selection.
Author : John McPhee
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374708460
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)
Download or read book Annals of the Former World written by John McPhee and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pulitzer Prize-winning view of the continent, across the fortieth parallel and down through 4.6 billion years Twenty years ago, when John McPhee began his journeys back and forth across the United States, he planned to describe a cross section of North America at about the fortieth parallel and, in the process, come to an understanding not only of the science but of the style of the geologists he traveled with. The structure of the book never changed, but its breadth caused him to complete it in stages, under the overall title Annals of the Former World. Like the terrain it covers, Annals of the Former World tells a multilayered tale, and the reader may choose one of many paths through it. As clearly and succinctly written as it is profoundly informed, this is our finest popular survey of geology and a masterpiece of modern nonfiction. Annals of the Former World is the winner of the 1999 Pulitzer Prize for Nonfiction.
Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 1684351235
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (843 download)
Download or read book Weird Earth written by Donald R. Prothero and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A breath of intellectual fresh air . . . [an] amusing look at how to dispel endemic pseudoscience and conspiracy theories through rational thinking.” —Publishers Weekly Aliens. Ley lines. Water dowsing. Conspiracies and myths captivate imaginations and promise mystery and magic. Whether it’s arguing about the moon landing hoax or a Frisbee-like Earth drifting through space, when held up to science and critical thinking, these ideas fall flat. In Weird Earth: Debunking Strange Ideas About Our Planet, Donald R. Prothero demystifies these conspiracies and offers answers to some of humanity’s most outlandish questions. Applying his extensive scientific knowledge, Prothero corrects misinformation that con artists and quacks use to hoodwink others about geology—hollow earth, expanding earth, and bizarre earthquakes—and mystical and paranormal happenings—healing crystals, alien landings, and the gates of hell. By deconstructing wild claims such as prophesies of imminent natural disasters, Prothero provides a way for everyone to recognize dubious assertions. Prothero answers these claims with facts, offering historical and scientific context in a light-hearted manner that is accessible to everyone, no matter their background. With a careful layering of evidence in geology, archaeology, and biblical and historical records, Prothero’s Weird Earth examines each conspiracy and myth and leaves no question unanswered. Weird Earth is about the facts and the people who don’t believe them. Don Prothero describes the process of science—and the process of not accepting it. If you’re wondering if humans walked on the Moon, if you’ve wondered where the lost City of Atlantis went, or if you’re wondering what your cat will do before an earthquake, check out Weird Earth.” —Bill Nye
Author : Richard Dawkins
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0199216819
Total Pages : 439 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (992 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing written by Richard Dawkins and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 439 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected and introduced by Richard Dawkins, The Oxford Book of Modern Science Writing is a celebration of the finest writing by scientists for a wider audience - revealing that many of the best scientists have displayed as much imagination and skill with the pen as they have in the laboratory.This is a rich and vibrant collection that captures the poetry and excitement of communicating scientific understanding and scientific effort from 1900 to the present day. Professor Dawkins has included writing from a diverse range of scientists, some of whom need no introduction, and some of whoseworks have become modern classics, while others may be less familiar - but all convey the passion of great scientists writing about their science.
Author : David Rothery
Publisher : Teach Yourself
ISBN 13 : 1444132032
Total Pages : 230 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (441 download)
Download or read book Geology - The Key Ideas: Teach Yourself written by David Rothery and published by Teach Yourself. This book was released on 2010-08-27 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geology - The Key Ideas is a definitive introduction to the nature and workings of the Earth. Extensively illustrated it covers everything from earthquakes and plate tectonics to the formation of rocks and minerals. With clear explanations of complex geological processes, and a glossary of specialist terms, this book will give you a new understanding of the planet we live on. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles at www.teachyourself.com to give you a richer understanding. THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts.
Author : Ellis Leon Yochelson
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 0813721830
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (137 download)
Download or read book The Scientific Ideas of G.K. Gilbert written by Ellis Leon Yochelson and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 1980-01-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Anthony Hallam
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781383030624
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)
Download or read book Great Geological Controversies written by Anthony Hallam and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the second edition of the author's account of celebrated controversies in geology that embrace many of the most important ideas that have emerged since the birth of the subject. Two new chapters have been added. One reviews the emergence of stratigraphy in the nineteenth century, focusing on two major controversies concerning the Cambrian-Silurian and the Devonian. The second new chapter deals with the mass extinctions controversy, which has not yet been resolved. The existing chapters have been revised in the light of recent publications. The book will be of interest to professional geologists, geology students, and amateur geologists as well as to geographers and historians of science.
Author : William B. Rice
Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
ISBN 13 : 0743905547
Total Pages : 19 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (439 download)
Download or read book The First Geologists written by William B. Rice and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2007-09-21 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People have been studying the earth for thousands of years! This fascinating book will introduce readers to those who made big discoveries in geology. Through vibrant photos and easy-to-read text, readers will learn about such early geologists as James Hutton, William Smith, Alfred Wegener, Florence Bascom, and Friederich Mohs. The helpful charts and graphs work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content. An engaging hands-on lab activity is featured to encourage readers to explore the world of geology!
