Restless Genius by Ellen Tan Drake
This book interprets Robert Hooke's Lectures and Discourses of Earthquakes, and Subterraneous Eruptions (1667-1694). Hooke's hypotheses concerning the origin of terrestrial features were of major importance to the development of geology. The volume consists of the original text of the Discourses transposed into modern type and paired with explanatory annotations; a brief up-to-date biography of Hooke, with emphasis on his geological contributions; and a comparison of selected passages from James Hutton, to show the transmission of ideas and Hooke's influence on later geologists.
"Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read." --Choice "Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke."--Isis "Drake skillfully focuses on Hooke's research in geologic phenomena and places it within a larger historical context. . . .Beautiful illustrations coupled with Drake's well-written prose make for an enjoyable read." --Choice "Throughout, the book is informed by Drake's considerable scholarship...[She] has brought to life and to our attention the amazingly erudite and fresh voice of Robert Hooke."--Isis
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| ISBN 13 | 9780195066951 |
| Title | Restless Genius |
| Author | Ellen Tan Drake |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 1996-08-08 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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