The Establishment of the British Geological Survey and the Dérappe School (Figure, Photo)

Author: Wang Puseng
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: This book provides a detailed introduction to the early history of geology. Taking geology as a case study, it offers a historical review of the professionalization process of early British science. It comprehensively explores the emergence, development, and decline of the Delabechian school in geology, including the personal life, religious views, and scientific perspectives of its founder and leader, Delabech, as well as the historical pursuit of geological thought.