
The Founders of Seismology
Charles Davison(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 3. April 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
256 pages
978-1-107-69149-0 (ISBN)
Description
Charles Davison (1858-1940) was a renowned British mathematician and seismologist. In this book, which was first published in 1927, Davison provides a historical study regarding the origins of seismology and the key figures in its development. The text was based upon a series of articles which appeared in the Geological Magazine during 1921, although more material was added subsequently. Illustrative figures and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in earthquakes, seismology and the history of science.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
376 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-69149-0 (9781107691490)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. Before Michell; 2. John Michell; 3. From Michell to Perrey; 4. Alexis Perrey; 5. Robert Mallet and his successors; 6. The study of earthquakes in Italy; 7. The study of earthquakes in Central Europe; 8. The study of earthquakes in the United States; 9. Fernand de Montessus de Ballore; 10. John Milne; 11. Fusakichi Omori; Index.