Items related to Great geological controversies (Oxford science publications)
Book by Hallam, A.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
From reviews of the first edition: "Spirited, highly recommended." --New Scientist
"A book of value and interest to all shades of Earth scientists and it's a very good read." --Geological Magazine
"An impressively broad and lively demonstration of scholarship. . .a book of interest to geologists, other scientists, and the public." --Geology
"A learned and thorough discussion. . .full of lengthy but very relevant quotations [presenting] a very careful examination of contrasting views rather than the over-simplified versions we usually find in the literature." --Nature
"Cliches and standard interpretations are challenged and successfully discarded, and in their place a revisionism is boldly presented. The narrative is stimulating. . . .No self-respecting academic library should fail to purchase this book." --Choice
"At last, here is a history for geologists which doesn't caricature Werner as an obscurantist Germanic dogmatist, but appreciates his pioneering lithological classifications. . . .this assured and vigorous book is most welcome. We are lucky to have geologists like Professor Hallam who do not toy with history merely as an after-dinner diversion." --Times Literary Supplement
"An admirable book; I found it absorbingly interesting." --Sir Peter Medawar
"A thoughtful and carefully crafted, adequately footnoted, scholarly work... I gained new insights from each chapter." --Science
(on the 2nd ed.) This collection of case studies. . . is a most welcome addition to this important field. . . It is likely to appeal particularly to geologists but it is, for the most part, generally accessible and intrinsically interesting as a survey of the major changes in geological thought from the 18th century to the present." --History of Earth Sciences Society
". . . as a source of seminar material for advanced students, as well as for their own use, instructors will continue to find Hallam's new edition a convenient reference summarizing the major controversies in the history of geology, expanded and strengthened by the addition of its two new chapters." --Journal of Geological Education
A. Hallam, Lapworth Professor of Geology, School of Earth Sciences, University of Birmingham.
Review:
From reviews of the first edition: "Spirited, highly recommended." --New Scientist
"A book of value and interest to all shades of Earth scientists and it's a very good read." --Geological Magazine
"An impressively broad and lively demonstration of scholarship. . .a book of interest to geologists, other scientists, and the public." --Geology
"A learned and thorough discussion. . .full of lengthy but very relevant quotations [presenting] a very careful examination of contrasting views rather than the over-simplified versions we usually find in the literature." --Nature
"Cliches and standard interpretations are challenged and successfully discarded, and in their place a revisionism is boldly presented. The narrative is stimulating. . . .No self-respecting academic library should fail to purchase this book." --Choice
"At last, here is a history for geologists which doesn't caricature Werner as an obscurantist Germanic dogmatist, but appreciates his pioneering lithological classifications. . . .this assured and vigorous book is most welcome. We are lucky to have geologists like Professor Hallam who do not toy with history merely as an after-dinner diversion." --Times Literary Supplement
"An admirable book; I found it absorbingly interesting." --Sir Peter Medawar
"A thoughtful and carefully crafted, adequately footnoted, scholarly work... I gained new insights from each chapter." --Science
(on the 2nd ed.) This collection of case studies. . . is a most welcome addition to this important field. . . It is likely to appeal particularly to geologists but it is, for the most part, generally accessible and intrinsically interesting as a survey of the major changes in geological thought from the 18th century to the present." --History of Earth Sciences Society
". . . as a source of seminar material for advanced students, as well as for their own use, instructors will continue to find Hallam's new edition a convenient reference summarizing the major controversies in the history of geology, expanded and strengthened by the addition of its two new chapters." --Journal of Geological Education
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherOxford University Press
- Publication date1983
- ISBN 10 0198544316
- ISBN 13 9780198544319
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages182
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Great Geological Controversies
Published by
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
(1983)
ISBN 10: 0198544316
ISBN 13: 9780198544319
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 2874469-6
Buy Used
US$ 26.24
Convert currency