The Ocean of Truth: A Personal History of Global Tectonics

by Henry W. Menard and Henry William Menard

Book Overview

Menard begins with the leading hypotheses (such as that the earth expands) and the supporting evidence for each. He traces the crucial work of the 1960s year by year as researchers debated hypotheses in correspondence and at frequent meetings. Throughout the book Professor Menard considers the implications of his story for the sociology of science and the goals of scientific research. Originally published in 1986. The Princeton Legacy Library uses...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0691084149
• ISBN13: 9780691084145
• Release Date: November 1986
• Publisher: Princeton University Press
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.5" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Expanding Earth Reference

I was quite amazed that this author wrote fairly about the expanding earth hypothesis. Normally authors treat it as a passing fancy and bad science. I bought the book specifically for insight into this area and there are a dozen or more pages dedicated to this area. Congrats to the author for an "unbiased" view of expanding earth which in my opinion is absolutely correct.

Review of Transaction

Book was received in good time and in excellent condition. I am still reading the book, so cannot comment on it. The transaction was all I could wish.