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The Rejection of Continental Drift: Theory and Method in American Earth Science Oreskes, Naomi (Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, New York University, USA)
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The Rejection of Continental Drift: Theory and Method in American Earth Science
Oreskes, Naomi (Gallatin School of Individualized Study, Gallatin School of Individualized Study, New York University, 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.
432 pages, 25 halftones, 57 line drawings
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | April 1, 1999 |
| ISBN13 | 9780195117332 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Pages | 432 |
| Dimensions | 155 × 227 × 26 mm · 644 g |
| Language | English |
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