| From Mineralogy to Geology: The Foundations of a Science, 1650-1830 Contributor(s): Laudan, Rachel (Author) |
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ISBN: 0226469476 ISBN-13: 9780226469478 Publisher: University of Chicago Press OUR PRICE: $36.63 Product Type: Paperback Published: April 1994 Annotation: "A fine treatment of this critical time in geology's history. Although it goes against our standard histories of the field, Laudan defends her views convincingly. Her style is direct, with carefully reasoned personal opinions and interpretations clearly defined."--Jere H. Lipps, "The Scientist" |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Earth Sciences - General |
| Dewey: 550.9 |
| Series: Science and Its Conceptual Foundations |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 6.04" W x 9" (0.89 lbs) 285 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A fine treatment of this critical time in geology's history. Although it goes against our standard histories of the field, Laudan defends her views convincingly. Her style is direct, with carefully reasoned personal opinions and interpretations clearly defined.--Jere H. Lipps, The Scientist |