Breakthroughs in Geology: Ideas That Transformed Earth Science

Description: Breakthroughs in Geology: Ideas That Transformed Earth Science Park, Graham Product Overview 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. Each of these changes or new ideas encouraged a burst of activity as researchers attempted to apply them more widely in order to test their universality, and thereby their validity as a scientific theory.Probably the best example of such a transformative idea is Plate Tectonics, which, although questioned at the time it was introduced, is now universally accepted as a general principleA large number of the subsequent advances in geological understanding have been based upon this breakthrough. Each of the 12 chapters in this book represents a new idea or discovery, which is discussed in its historical context. In each case the salient features of these ideas are described, together with some biographical details of the individual scientists credited with them – but also mentioning others whose role in the generation of the idea is perhaps not so obvious.Of instant appeal to geologists and other earth scientists interested in how their science evolved over time by means of a number of revolutionary ideas, this book also serves as a paradigm for the history of science across many disciplines. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Liverpool University Press; First Edition,New edition (November 8, 2019) Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 279 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1780460767 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 65 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.9 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #4,708,721 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3,725 in Geology (Books) #6,653 in Geography (Books) #3,725 in Geology (Books) #6,653 in Geography (Books) We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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