From Mineralogy to Geology: The Foundations of a Science, 1650-1830

Author/Contributor(s):	Laudan, Rachel
Publisher:	University of Chicago Press
Date:	04/02/1994
Binding:	Paperback
Condition:	NEW

A fine treatment of this critical time in geology's history. Although it goes against our standard histories of the field, Laudan defends her views convincingly. Her style is direct, with carefully reasoned personal opinions and interpretations clearly defined.--Jere H. Lipps, The Scientist