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Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast
Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast
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ExcellentThe Jurassic Coast in the United Kingdom is a World Heritage Site with a remarkable fossil record and extraordinary landforms. Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast explores the lives and achievements of over forty individuals who studied the site, from the seventeenth century to today. The book appeals to specialists and general readers interested in history of science, geology, and geomorphology.
Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
The Jurassic Coast in the United Kingdom holds immense significance as a World Heritage Site and stands as one of the most remarkable geological and geomorphological locations on Earth. Spanning across a geological timeline that extends from the Triassic to the Cretaceous Ages, this remarkable region boasts an awe-inspiring fossil record, which includes the remnants of dinosaurs. Moreover, the Jurassic Coast showcases a breathtaking array of landforms, including colossal landslides, elevated beaches, arid valleys, shingle barriers, and coastal lagoons. The expertise and contributions of numerous renowned geologists, geomorphologists, and paleontologists have made this area a focal point for the study of earth science.
Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast delves into the profound importance of this site and explores the lives and accomplishments of over forty individuals who have studied it. The book progresses chronologically, recounting the stories of early researchers, fossil collectors, geological mappers, stratigraphers, and paleontologists from the seventeenth century to the present day. Among these pioneering figures are renowned names such as Robert Hooke, Mary Anning, William Buckland, William Conybeare, Henry De La Beche, W.J. Arkell, and Joseph Prestwich. Written with a dual audience in mind, Geological Pioneers of the Jurassic Coast captivates both specialists and general readers alike. It holds immense interest for historians of science, geologists and geomorphologists, as well as students and visitors to the area.
Weight: 524g
Dimension: 163 x 242 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780197638088
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