Geophysics in the Affairs of Man: A Personalized History of Exploration Geophysics and Its Allied Sciences of Seismology and Oceanography
- ISBN-10
- 1483152219
- ISBN-13
- 9781483152219
- Category
- Science
- Pages
- 512
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2016-01-22
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Authors
- Charles C. Bates, Thomas F. Gaskell, Robert B. Rice
Description
Geophysics in the Affairs of Man describes how geophysics has affected human affairs, with emphasis on the geophysical enterprise as an interplay of technical, social, and economic factors. Many of the key and intriguing developments that took place within several major fields of geophysics are divided into seven epochs, roughly broken into decades. Topics covered include the origins of the profession of geophysics, earth physics and oceanography, and geophysical aspects of undersea warfare. This book is comprised of nine chapters and begins with a discussion on some antecedents to the modern-day profession of geophysics through World War I. The following chapters focus on the golden days of exploration geophysics; classical seismology during the war years; the growth of geophysics during the 1950s; and the nature of the geophysical exploration industry. The closing chapter presents the views of numerous geophysicists about what they consider the most outstanding actions they were ever involved in, as well as what makes the profession unique. This monograph is written primarily for geophysicists, geologists, and geological engineers.
Get the book
Other editions
-
- 1982
- 492 pages
- Paperback
- Pergamon Press
Similar books
-
Geophysics in the Affairs of Mankind: A Personalized History of Exploration Geophysics
By Robert B. Rice, Lee C. Lawyer, Charles Carpenter BatesC. L. Liner's “Timeline,” and Dr. Kenneth H. Olson who reconstructed the monitoring of Trinity, the first-ever nuclear ... Sigmund Hammer, Gordon Lill, Paul L. Lyons, Robert Mensfield, Louis Nettleton, Hugh Odishaw, Wallace Pratt, ...
-
The Evolution of a European: Socialism, Science and Europe
By Glyn FordThe Evolution of a European: Socialism, Science and Europe
-
Information Sources in Physics
By Dennis F. ShawThis third edition includes two new chapters on quantum optics and physics of materials, and eight of the other chapters have been completely rewritten by new authors. All chapters have...
-
Emplacement and Structural Setting of Granitoids in the Early Proterozoic Tampere and Savo Schist Belts, Finland: Implications for Contrasting Crustal...
By Anneli Uutela, Isaac Marobhe, Marjatta AaltoEmplacement and Structural Setting of Granitoids in the Early Proterozoic Tampere and Savo Schist Belts, Finland: Implications for Contrasting Crustal...
-
American Book Publishing Record: ABPR cumulative
By R R Bowker PublishingAmerican Book Publishing Record: ABPR cumulative
-
A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations
By W. Scott KeysWritten by one of world's leading experts in the field, A Practical Guide to Borehole Geophysics in Environmental Investigations explains the basic principles of the many tools and techniques used in borehole logging projects.
-
Foundation of Exploration Geophysics
By J. C. d'. Arnaud GerkensBased on lectures given by the author at the State University of Utrecht to students of geophysics and geology, this book provides a comprehensive treatment of the geophysical methods in...
-
New Technologies in Exploration Geophysics
By H. Roice NelsonNew Technologies in Exploration Geophysics
-
Field Geophysics
By John MilsomField Geophysics Second Edition John Milsom University College, London This handbook has been fully revised and updated to cover the advances that have been made in small scale geophysical surveying...