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The Ocean of Truth: A Personal History of Global Tectonics
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Publishing Details
Full Title:
The Ocean of Truth: A Personal History of Global Tectonics
Contributors:
By (Author) Henry William Menard
Series:
Publisher:
Princeton University Press
Imprint:
Princeton University Press
Publication Date:
23rd September 2014
Country:
United States
Classifications
Readership:
Tertiary Education
Genre:
Fiction/Non-fiction:
Non Fiction
Main Subject:
Dewey:
551.8
Physical Properties
Physical Format:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
394
Dimensions:
Width 152mm, Height 229mm
Weight:
539g
Description
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
