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OverviewRobert Hooke's hypotheses concerning the origin of terrestrial features were of major importance to the development of geology. This book interprets Hooke's Lectures and Discourses of Earthquakes, and Subterraneous Eruptions (1667-1694). The volume consists of the original text of the Discourses transposed into modern type and paired with explanatory annotations; a brief up-to-date biography of Hooke, with emphasis on his geological contributions; and a comparison of selected passages from James Hutton, to show the transmission of ideas and Hooke's influence on later geologists. It will attract Earth scientists and science historians, along with general readers interested in the history of geology. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ellen Tan Drake (Historian of Science, Historian of Science, Oregon State University)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 28.60cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 22.20cm Weight: 1.089kg ISBN: 9780195066951ISBN 10: 0195066952 Pages: 400 Publication Date: 08 August 1996 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely Availability: Out of stock  Table of Contents1: The Life of Robert Hooks 2: The Isle of Wight and its Influence on Hooke's Earthly Thoughts 3: Theories of the Earth 4: Hooke's System of the Earth 5: Hooke's Concept of Polar Wandering on an Oblate Spheroid Earth 6: Hooke's Theory of Evolution and Attitude Toward God and Time 7: Plagiarism or Paranoia? 8: Final AssessmentReviews"""Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read."" --Choice ""Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke.""--Isis ""Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read."" --Choice ""Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke.""--Isis" Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read. --Choice<br> Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke. --Isis<br> Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read. --Choice Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke. --Isis Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read. --Choice Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke. --Isis Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read. --Choice Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke. --Isis Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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