A book of this kind is therefore needed, and the present one has claims to be a pioneer. Some fifteen hundred names and terms have been carefully selected for critical consideration, a special feature being the copious quotations and references which are scattered over the whole field of geological literature (chiefly British), ancient and modern. Many of the more significant works in the history of British geology are thus brought into prominence. The Dictionary is meant not so much for occasional reference or for the seeking of the meaning of every out-of-way word; its aim, rather, is to be useful ‘companion', ever ready for consultation and for the provoking of lines of thought and investigation.
A book of this kind is therefore needed, and the present one has claims to be a pioneer. Some fifteen hundred names and terms have been carefully selected for critical consideration, a special feature being the copious quotations and references which are scattered over the whole field of geological literature (chiefly British), ancient and modern. Many of the more significant works in the history of British geology are thus brought into prominence. The Dictionary is meant not so much for occasional reference or for the seeking of the meaning of every out-of-way word; its aim, rather, is to be useful ‘companion', ever ready for consultation and for the provoking of lines of thought and investigation.
Challinor's Dictionary of Geology
374
Challinor's Dictionary of Geology
374Hardcover(6TH)
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780708309131 |
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| Publisher: | University of Wales Press |
| Publication date: | 08/01/1992 |
| Series: | University of Wales Press - Writers of Wales |
| Edition description: | 6TH |
| Pages: | 374 |
| Product dimensions: | (w) x (h) x 1.00(d) |