The Women Who Popularized Geology in the 19th Century

by Kristine Larsen

Book Overview

Preface. - Chapter 1: The Bedrock: Setting the Stage.- 1.1: The status of geological knowledge in the early 19th century.- 1.2: The role of religion in European geology.- 1.3 The role of religion in American geology.- 1.4 The (limited) role of women in early 19th century geology.- Chapter 2: The Avalanche Begins: Popularizing Geology.- 2.1 The popularization of geology.- 2.2 The birth of the familiar format.- 2.3 A space for women.- Chapter 3: Jane...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 331987909X
• ISBN13: 9783319879093
• Release Date: June 2018
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.2"