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The Ocean of Truth Hardcover H. W. Menard 1986 History of Global Tectonics GOOD
Item specificsCondition Good Seller Notes The pre-owned (former library) book is in good condition. Please see the photos of the item to see its condition. Subject Area Geophysics Educational Level Adult & Further Education Personalized No Level Intermediate, Advanced Features Dust Jacket Country/Region of Manufacture United States Subject Geology ISBN 9780691084145 Series Princeton Series in Geology and Paleontology Ser. Publication Year 1986 Type Textbook Format Hardcover Language English Publication Name Ocean of Truth : a Personal History of Global Tectonics Author Henry William Menard Publisher Princeton University Press Item Weight 24.1 Oz Number of Pages 370 Pages About this productProduct InformationMenard 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 and the goals of scientific research. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Product IdentifiersPublisher Princeton University Press ISBN-10 0691084149 ISBN-13 9780691084145 Product ID (ePID) 2119144 Product Key FeaturesPublication Name Ocean of Truth : a Personal History of Global Tectonics Format Hardcover Language English Series Princeton Series in Geology and Paleontology Ser. Publication Year 1986 Type Textbook Number of Pages 370 Pages DimensionsItem Weight 24.1 Oz Additional Product FeaturesSeries Volume Number 63 Lc Classification Number Qe501.3.M45 1986 Copyright Date 1987 Target Audience College Audience Topic Earth Sciences / Oceanography, Earth Sciences / Geology |