Ocean of truth, the: a personal history of global tectonics
Auteur :
Menard, Henry William
Éditeur :
Princeton University Press
ISBN :
9780691638454
Date de publication :
19 avr. 2016
Dimensions :
22,9 x 15,2 cm
Poids :
709 g
Format :
B315
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
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