Dictionary of Geology - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0708309127 ISBN 13: 9780708309124

Publisher: University of Wales Press, 1986

Synopsis

At the present day the science of geology is being studied more thoroughly and by more people than ever before, its advance has never been more significant. Obviously it is of the first importance that its nomenclature and terminology - growing all the time - should be clearly understood and appreciated; yet it is just here that study and publication have not kept up with the general progress.

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.

About this title

About the Author

Anthony Wyatt is Senior Research Officer, Department of Geology, University College of Wales, Aberystwyth.

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Wales Press
• Publication date: 1986
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0708309127
• ISBN 13: 9780708309124
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 390
• Editor: Challinor John