The Ocean of Truth: A Personal History of Global Tectonics

Menard, H. W.

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0691084149 ISBN 13: 9780691084145

Casa editrice: Princeton Univ Pr, 1986

Menard begins with the leading hypotheses (such as that the earth expands) and the supporting evidence for each. He traces the crucial work of the 1960s year by year as researchers debated hypotheses in correspondence and at frequent meetings. Throughout the book Professor Menard considers the implications of his story for the sociology of science and the goals of scientific research.

Originally published in 1986.

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Product Description:

Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.353 pages; Physical desc. : xiv,353p, [24]p of plates : ill, maps, ports ; 24cm. Notes: Includes index. Bibliography: p327-340. - Includes index. Subjects: Geology, Structural - History. Continental drift. Sea-floor spreading - History. Structural Geology. Plate tectonics - History. Tectonics - 1900-1968.