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The rejection of continental drift : theory and method in American earth science /

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Why did American geologists reject the notion of continental drift, first posed in 1915? And why did British scientists view the theory as a pleasing confirmation? This text, based on archival resources, provides answers to these questions.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Oreskes, Naomi (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Continental drift.
Geology > United States > History > 20th century.
Continents > Dérive.
continental drift.
Continental drift
Geology
United States
1900-1999
Electronic books.
History
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:Why did American geologists reject the notion of continental drift, first posed in 1915? And why did British scientists view the theory as a pleasing confirmation? This text, based on archival resources, provides answers to these questions.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 1999.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 420 pages) : illustrations, maps.
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780197561188 (ebook)
0197561187 (ebook)