Rejection of continental drift, the: theory and method in american earth science
Auteur :
Oreskes, Naomi
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press Inc
ISBN :
9780195117332
Date de publication :
1 juil. 1999
Dimensions :
16,4 x 21,7 x 3,0 cm
Poids :
644 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
In the early 20th century American earth scientists vociferously opposed the radical notion of continental drift. Yet 50 years later the idea was heralded as a scientific breakthrough. This text explores why US geologists rejected so adamantly an idea now considered a cornerstone of the discipline.