The Ocean of Truth A Personal History of Global Tectonics |
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| Author:
| Menard, Henry William |
| Series title: | Princeton Series in Geology and Paleontology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-691-61032-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $81.00 |
Book Description:
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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
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