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Sciences of the Earth: An Encyclopedia of Events, People, and Phenomena (Garland Encyclopedias in the History of...
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by Gregory Good
Sales Rank: 1927762
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Library Binding: 901 pages
Published by: RoutledgeEdition: 1st Edition April 1, 1998
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 081530062X
ISBN 13 Number: 978-0815300625
Book Dimensions:
10.3 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
Weighs: 2.6 pounds
From Library Journal
Unlike the Encyclopedia of Earth Science (LJ 10/15/96), which provides information explaining currently accepted facts and theories, this work is a survey of the history of geosciences that shows the evolution of ideas about the earth. Covering a wide range of disciplines (geology, geography, geophysics, oceanography, meteorology, etc.), the 230-plus articles describe historical explanations of earthly occurrences, important institutions, major historical issues, and even topics that do not fall within mainstream science such as occult philosophy and magic. The emphasis is on Western science, although some other cultures are represented. Biographical articles were purposely omitted, so a name index that lists almost all the individuals mentioned is included. The articles are well written and understandable to the non-expert, and each has a bibliography to help the reader find more information. There is also a section discussing other useful resources for research in the history of geosciences. A subject index and a listing of entries by broad categories help the user locate the desired information. Overall, this is a very interesting set for those interested in the history of sciences. Recommended for academic libraries.?Teresa Berry, Univ. of Tennessee Lib., Knoxville
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Product Review
Browsing through the articles of this encyclopaedia is a pleasant and profitable entertainment. At a more serious level, this is a good source book for the Earth Sciences This book is a must for teachers, whether in high school or universities, for students in geophysics and more generally for all those who care about the history of scientific ideas..
–Jean-Paul Poirier, European Review
Should find a ready and receptive audience among historians of science, broadly defined, especially for scholars and students not familiar with the history of earth sciences.Certainly those who make use of Good's skillful editorial hand and his wonderful encyclopedia will find much of value.
–Earth Sciences History, 2000
This is a wonderful resourceon the history of earth sciences.
–Reference and User Services Quarterly
this is a very interesting set for those interested in the history of sciences. Recommended for academic libraries.
–Library Journal, 8/98
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