Origin And Development Of Geology

This book in the series on the origins and development of the various sciences focuses its attention on geology, as it is a subject serving as a crucial key to unlock the secrets of the Earth we inhabit. It chronicles the origins and evolution of geology as a crucial scientific discipline in a highly detailed and interesting format. The events that prompted its study, its development throughout the Ages, the debates and issues surrounding it, and the processes and techniques that now form part of the basics of geology have been throughly detailed, leaving no room for doubt. Short biographies of eminent geologists have also been given space to fostering better understanding of the subject's history. Illustrations have also been include, which serve to make work more enlightening. It is hoped that the compendious and insightful information presented in the book finds favour with the readers.
About Author :
Vimal Kumar Sharma (born in 1956) is a Post-graduate in Geography from the Meerut University from where he also obtained the degree of B.Ed. Shri Sharma is presently working as a TGT at Delhi. With his vast teaching experience, he is deeply involved in writing books and papers on Geography and Earth Science. He regularly contributes to journals and magazines. Besides these, he holds regular discussions and debates related to earth matter with general public and students as well. He has authored and compiled several books on earth related matter.
Contents :
Preface Introduction Structural Geology Geomorphology Engineering Geology Geological Phenomena Geology of Mercury Geology of Venus Geology of the Moon Geology of Mars Geology of Jupiter Geology of Saturn Geology of Uranus Geology of Neptune Mining Geology Bibliography Index