CRC Press Plate Tectonics - An Insider's History of Earth Theory

Explore the development of one of the most important scientific concepts of the modern era. Plate tectonics is now a standard part of how we understand the world, yet the term itself was only coined thirty-five years ago. This book provides an insider's look at the history and evolution of this theory. Readers will examine the research, data collection, and analysis that converged in the late 1960s to build our current understanding of the Earth's construction. It tracks the journey from early ideas to the established scientific framework used by geologists today. This text is an essential resource for those studying the history of science and the mechanics of our planet.