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80 pp.
| Benchmark |
September, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 0-7614-0962-9$$28.50
(3)
YAStory of Science series.
Students who think of geology only as memorizing rock names need to read this account of the history of the discipline. Though traditional in its emphasis on the progression of Western science, it is a well-written and thorough explanation of centuries of scientific thought leading up to the theory of plate tectonics. Good color photos and illustrations enhance the presentation. Bib., glos., ind.