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British Geological Survey Geological Map of Scotland 1840 John MacCulloch
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Graffeg Limited Five Nights Out
Book SynopsisFive Nights Out takes us on a journey through Hugh''s interactions with some of our favourite nocturnal creatures including hedgehogs, bats, owls and more. Including many facts about each creature and a retelling of some of Hugh''s own journeys trying to view them, Five Nights Out is a perfect read for any naturalist.
£3.82
Rawat Urban Environment and Geoinformatics
Book SynopsisCollection of papers on India's urban issues, using geoinformatics to study land use, water resources, and environmental impact on port cities, urban colonies, and industrial areas.
£39.74
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El nacimiento de la tierra Cómo nuestro planeta
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Reader's Digest Rd Natures Mighty Power Extreme Weather
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Cambridge University Press Geodynamics
Book SynopsisA fully updated third edition of this classic textbook, containing two new chapters on numerical modelling supported by online MATLAB codes.Trade Review'Geodynamics continues to be the essential introduction to how the solid Earth evolves, through tectonic, volcanic and near-surface activity as well as processes deep within our planet. It sets the standard for rigor, clarity and accessibility to all geoscience students. With important new computational tools in this edition, providing hands-on programming examples in MATLAB®, the authors have enhanced even further the enormous utility of this excellent book.' David Bercovici, Yale University, Connecticut'The definitive reference in the field; a unique book that is invaluable for students and researchers alike. The new chapters on numerics and computation are a great addition that bring it firmly into the modern computational era. Highly recommended!' Paul J. Tackley, ETH Zentrum, Switzerland'For the past thirty years, Geodynamics has served as the primary textbook in the field. The core of the book provides a deterministic, physics-based exposition of solid-earth processes at a mathematical level accessible to most students. This third edition's new sections provide numerical solutions to problems in heat conduction, flexure, faulting, and thermal convection, making the connection between the fundamental analytical solutions and the more sophisticated numerical methods used by researchers today. The numerical examples can be run with MATLAB software or emulators such as Octave or Python.' Professor David T. Sandwell, University of California, San Diego'Essential reading for any Earth scientist, this classic textbook has been providing advanced undergraduate and graduate students with the fundamentals needed to develop a quantitative understanding of the physical processes of the solid Earth for over thirty years. The book has been brought fully up to date with the inclusion of new material on planetary geophysics and other cutting edge topics.' GeoQTable of ContentsPreface to the third edition; 1. Plate tectonics; 2. Stress and strain in solids; 3. Elasticity and flexure; 4. Heat transfer; 5. Gravity; 6. Fluid mechanics; 7. Rock rheology; 8. Faulting; 9. Flows in porous media; 10. Chemical geodynamics; 11. Fundamentals of MATLAB®-based numerical computation; 12. Geodynamical applications using MATLAB®; Appendix A. Symbols and units; Appendix B. Physical constants and properties; Appendix C. Answers to selected problems; Appendix D. MATLAB® solutions to selected problems; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Physics of the Atmosphere and Climate
Murry Salby's new book provides an integrated treatment of the processes controlling the Earth-atmosphere system, developed from first principles through a balance of theory and applications. This book builds on Salby's previous book, Fundamentals of Atmospheric Physics. The scope has been expanded into climate, with the presentation streamlined for undergraduates in science, mathematics and engineering. Advanced material, suitable for graduate students and as a resource for researchers, has been retained but distinguished from the basic development. The book provides a conceptual yet quantitative understanding of the controlling influences, integrated through theory and major applications. It leads readers through a methodical development of the diverse physical processes that shape weather, global energetics and climate. End-of-chapter problems of varying difficulty develop student knowledge and its quantitative application, supported by answers and detailed solutions online for inst
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Cambridge University Press Geophysics for the Mineral Exploration
Book SynopsisProviding a balance between principles and practice, this state-of-the-art overview of geophysical methods takes readers from the basic physical phenomena, through the acquisition and processing of data, to the creation of geological models of the subsurface and data interpretation to find hidden mineral deposits. Detailed descriptions of all the commonly used geophysical methods are given, including gravity, magnetic, radiometric, electrical, electromagnetic and seismic methods. Each technique is described in a consistent way and without complex mathematics. Emphasising extraction of maximum geological information from geophysical data, the book also explains petrophysics, data modelling and common interpretation pitfalls. Packed with full-colour figures, also available online, the text is supported by selected examples from around the world, including all the major deposit types. Designed for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses in minerals geoscience, this is also a valuable Trade Review'More and more, great ore deposits are being found under cover and knowledge of exploration geophysics provides a distinct advantage in their discovery. Dentith and Mudge provide a clear, comprehensive, up-to-date, and (very significantly) applied approach for the general geologist, demonstrating how to locate concealed orebodies by employing modern-day geophysical techniques.' Richard J. Goldfarb, Fellow, Society of Economic Geologists'Readers will really appreciate the up-to-date system descriptions, examples and case histories presented … In particular, the diagrams in this textbook are superb; the explanatory diagrams have been drawn professionally and the geophysical data and images are shown in full colour.' Richard Smith, Laurentian University'There are few books for browsing and those worthy of purchase - for anyone in mineral exploration and interested in getting a better sense of what those geophysical anomalies and images are all about, this is definitely one to buy.' K. Howard Poulsen, Economic Geology'Dentith and Mudge have written the book so exploration geologists can learn what they need to know, and perhaps more importantly what they need to ask, about geophysical techniques and interpretation, with the reader benefiting from the enormous collective experience and knowledge of the authors, digested into a series of clear practical do's and don'ts. This is very much a practical book, written for the practising exploration geologist … I also particularly like the use of summaries at the end of sections and chapters, which allowed me to pull together the key take-home messages … This is a beautifully illustrated text that covers geophysical data use all the way from introductory concepts through to visualisation and interpretation pitfalls … I see this book as essential reading for all exploration geologists, especially those who don't have their "junior geophysics scout badge".' CET Newsletter'… this is an excellent book which will likely become a landmark reference. With its large double-column format, it contains much more than the page count might suggest and is truly impressive in the range of topics covered. The organization, presentation, and writing style are all top-notch, and the authors' decades of experience clearly show through. Highly recommended.' The Leading Edge'… in addition to elaborating on the pitfalls and limitations of each method, Dentith and Mudge place much more emphasis on both the variations of physical properties within the geologic environment and data interpretation. These differences alone separate this textbook from other geophysical exploration textbooks and make it of greater value to the geoscientist who typically does not think about the geologic environment in terms of physical properties.' Mineralium Deposita'[This] book is highly recommended and a great addition to a personal library. Let's hope that the extra insights it provides to geophysical exploration will contribute towards future mineral discoveries.' Mining News Review'The authors are to be complimented for having produced this well-written book. The organisation of the book is very good and easy to follow, and the data are clearly presented, and as a geoscientist with only a basic knowledge of geophysics, I am pleased to recommend this book as a 'must-read' for all geoscientists.' Ore Geology ReviewsTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Geophysical data acquisition, processing and interpretation; 3. Gravity and magnetic methods; 4. Radiometric method; 5. Electrical and electromagnetic methods; 6. Seismic method; References; Index; Online appendices: Appendix 1. Vectors; Appendix 2. Waves and wave analysis; Appendix 3. Magnetometric methods; Appendix 4. Magnetotelluric electromagnetic methods; Appendix 5. Radio and radar frequency methods; Appendix 6. Seismic refraction method; Appendix 7. Sources of information on exploration and mining geophysics.
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Cambridge University Press Modeling Methods for Marine Science
Book SynopsisAn advanced textbook on modeling, data analysis and numerical techniques for advanced students of oceanography, and an invaluable resource for a broad range of scientists undertaking modeling in chemical, biological, geological and physical oceanography.Trade Review'… this book does not deal only with modeling; it also presents many numerical data analysis techniques. It is very didactic, well-written (sometimes with humor) and provides an advanced set of tools for students, teachers and research scientists who are interested in the numerical side of several fields in marine science … At the end of each chapter, selected exercises are proposed, which also makes this book an excellent course support for teachers.' Limnology and Oceanography Bulletin'I believe that no other book covers the same topics as this book does, so in that sense it is unique … I very highly recommend this book for use in courses that cover modeling methods in oceanography or geophysics, and to researchers who want to refresh their knowledge or learn new aspects of their subject.' Peter R. Gent, Bulletin of the American Meteorological SocietyTable of ContentsPreface; 1. Resources, MATLAB primer and introduction to linear algebra; 2. Measurement theory, probability distributions, error propagation and analysis; 3. Least squares and regression techniques, goodness of fit and tests, and non-linear least square techniques; 4. Principal component and factor analysis; 5. Sequence analysis I: uniform series, cross- and auto-correlation, and Fourier transforms; 6. Sequence analysis II: optimal filtering and spectral analysis; 7. Gridding, objective mapping and kriging; 8. Integration of ODEs and 0-D (box) models; 9. A model building tutorial; 10. Model analysis and optimization; 11. Advection-diffusion equations and turbulence; 12. Finite difference techniques; 13. Open ocean 1-D advection-diffusion models; 14. 1-D models in sedimentary systems; 15. Upper ocean 1-D seasonal models; 16. 2-D gyre models; 17. 3-D general circulation models; 18. Inverse methods and assimilation techniques; 19. Scientific visualization; Appendix: hints and tricks; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Nonlinear Climate Dynamics
Book SynopsisClimate variability is controlled by nonlinear processes, which can give rise to transition behavior due to tipping points and extreme behavior. This book presents stochastic dynamical systems theory, synthesizing our current knowledge of climate variability. An invaluable resource for graduate students and researchers in climate dynamics, physical oceanography, meteorology and paleoclimatology.Trade Review'… [a] characteristic feature of this book that distinguish[es] it from the numerous other books on climate modelling [is] its focus on the stochastic dynamical system framework for representing the climate system … accessible and potentially interesting to a wide audience.' Lucy J. Campbell, Mathematical Reviews'… the quality of the graphics, and the presentation is high and I suspect almost anyone who is willing to dedicate some time to these chapters will come away with new knowledge.' J. J. P. Smith, Bulletin of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic SocietyTable of Contents1. Climate variability; 2. Deterministic dynamical systems; 3. Introduction to stochastic calculus; 4. Stochastic dynamical systems; 5. Analysing data from stochastic dynamical systems; 6. The climate modeling hierarchy; 7. The North Atlantic Oscillation; 8. El Niño variability; 9. Multidecadal variability; 10. Dansgaard–Oeschger events; 11. The Pleistocene ice ages; 12. Predictability.
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Awareness Publishing Leopard The Big 5 and other wild animals
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Awareness Publishing Rhino The Big 5 and other wild animals
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Awareness Publishing Hippo The Big 5 and other wild animals
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Awareness Publishing Elephant The Big 5 and other wild animals
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Macmillan Learning Environment Science Issues Solutions
Book SynopsisWritten by bestselling author Manuel Molles and acclaimed science journalist Brendan Borrell, this new textbook gives non-major students the scientific foundation they need to understand environmental issues and think critically about possible solutions.
£71.24
British Geological Survey Portree Bedrock Geology and Superficial Deposits
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£11.40
British Geological Survey Bedford Bedrock Geology and Superficial Deposits
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British Geological Survey Ettrick Bedrock Geology Map S016E 1 50 000 Series
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British Geological Survey Hampshire Basin and Adjoining Areas 15 Regional
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Naturelegacies Inspired by John Muir
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The Hmm Foundation Energy and Power Our Perilous Obsessions Ynni a
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Cambridge University Press Fundamentals of Numerical Weather Prediction
Book SynopsisNumerical models have become essential tools in environmental science, particularly in weather forecasting and climate prediction. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the techniques used in these fields, with emphasis on the design of the most recent numerical models of the atmosphere. It presents a short history of numerical weather prediction and its evolution, before describing the various model equations and how to solve them numerically. It outlines the main elements of a meteorological forecast suite, and the theory is illustrated throughout with practical examples of operational models and parameterizations of physical processes. This book is founded on the author's many years of experience, as a scientist at MÃtÃo-France and teaching university-level courses. It is a practical and accessible textbook for graduate courses and a handy resource for researchers and professionals in atmospheric physics, meteorology and climatology, as well as the related disciplines of flTrade Review"The present book is a good and very useful review of techniques and methods..provides interesting historical information...clearly organized, well written, and beautifully illustrated...There is also much to find, learn, and enjoy in this book for specialists in fluid dynamics, meteorologists, applied mathematicians, and other researchers interested in this area." - Yuri N. Skiba, Mathematical Reviews"The topic is treated in full mathematical detail on the advanced undergraduate level and above…The text is clearly written and the line of thought is easy to follow…This book deserves a recommendation both for advanced students of meteorology and as a reference for experts in the field." - Manuel Vogel, Contemporary PhysicsTable of ContentsForeword to the French edition; Foreword to the English edition; Preface; Acknowledgements; List of symbols; 1. Half a century of numerical weather prediction; 2. Weather prediction equations; 3. Finite differences; 4. Spectral methods; 5. The effects of discretization; 6. Barotropic models; 7. Baroclinic model equations; 8. Some baroclinic models; 9. Physical parameterizations; 10. Operational forecasting; Appendix A. Examples of non-hydrostatic models; Further reading; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press NearSurface Applied Geophysics
Book SynopsisA refreshing, up-to-date exploration of the latest developments in near-surface techniques, for advanced-undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals.Trade Review'This book provides an excellent introduction to the rapidly emerging field of near-surface geophysics. The state-of-the-art material covered in the text will not only be helpful for undergraduate and graduate students, but it will also serve as a valuable reference for practitioners.' Hansruedi Maurer, ETH Zürich'A great book for teaching undergraduates the essence of all geophysical techniques used in near surface exploration; the mix of theory, practice and case studies is just right for students.' Graham Heinson, University of Adelaide'This is an excellent text for advanced geophysics undergraduate and graduate students, a valuable resource for scientists and engineers involved in characterizing the earth's near surface, and the material fills a void in the bookshelves of many geoscientists.' Doug Oldenburg, University of British Columbia'In summary, this is an excellent advanced near-surface applied-geophysics textbook. Unlike many traditional exploration geophysics textbooks, this one also includes the basic geophysical exploration data analysis and inversion chapters. This is indeed an important near-surface applied-geophysics textbook, covering most up-to-date near-surface applied-geophysics techniques.' The Leading EdgeTable of ContentsPreface; Acknowledgments; 1. Introduction; 2. Data analysis; 3. Magnetics; 4. Electrical resistivity method; 5. Induced polarization and self-potential; 6. Seismic reflection and refraction; 7. Seismic surface wave analysis; 8. Electromagnetic induction; 9. Ground-penetrating radar; 10. Emerging techniques; 11. Linear inversion; 12. Nonlinear inversion: local methods; 13. Nonlinear inversion: global methods; Appendix A. Shannon sampling theorem; Appendix B. Solution of Laplace's equation in spherical coordinates; Appendix C. The linear τ-p transformation of seismic data; Appendix D. Horizontal loop over a conducting halfspace; Appendix E. Radar TE waveguide mode equations; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Magnetotelluric Method
Book SynopsisThe magnetotelluric method is a technique for imaging Earth's electrical conductivity and structure, from the near surface to 1,000 km in depth. This book provides a rigorous introduction to magnetotellurics, from the salient physics to practical implementation in the field, for academic researchers, advanced students, and industrial practitioners and geoscientists.Table of ContentsPreface; List of contributors; 1. Introduction to the magnetotelluric method Alan D. Chave and Alan G. Jones; 2. The theoretical basis for electromagnetic induction Alan D. Chave and Peter Weidelt; 3. Earth's magnetic environment: 3A. Conductivity of Earth materials Rob L. Evans; 3B. Description of the magnetospheric/ionospheric sources Ari Viljanen; 4. The magnetotelluric response function Peter Weidelt and Alan D. Chave; 5. Estimation of the magnetotelluric response function Alan D. Chave; 6. Distortion of magnetotelluric data: its identification and removal Alan G. Jones; 7. The 2D and 3D forward problems Chester Weiss; 8. The inverse problem William L. Rodi and Randall L. Mackie; 9. Instrumentation and field procedures Ian Ferguson; 10. Case histories and geological applications Ian Ferguson, Alan G. Jones and Alan D. Chave; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Intraplate Earthquakes
Book SynopsisThe first global overview of intraplate earthquakes, their mechanical models and investigative geophysical techniques, for academic researchers, professionals and engineers.Table of ContentsList of contributors; 1. Introduction Pradeep Talwani; 2. Intraplate earthquakes in Australia Dan Clark, Andrew McPherson and T. Allen; 3. Intraplate seismicity in Brazil Marcelo Assumpção, Joaquim Ferreira, Lucas Barros, Hilario Bezzera, George Sand França, José Roberto Barbosa, Eduardo Menezes, Luís Carlos Ribotta, Marlon Pirchiner, Aderson do Nascimento and João Carlos Dourado; 4. Earthquakes and geological structures of the St Lawrence Rift System Maurice Lamontagne and Giorgio Ranalli; 5. Intraplate earthquakes in North China Mian Liu, Hui Wang, Jiyang Ye and Cheng Jia; 6. Seismogenesis of earthquakes occurring in the ancient rift basin of Kachchh, Western India B. K. Rastogi, Prantik Mandal and S. K. Biswas; 7. The New Madrid seismic zone of the Central United States Roy Van Arsdale; 8. The impact of earthquake activity in Western Europe from the historical and architectural heritage records Thierry Camelbeeck, Pierre Alexandre, Alain Sabbe, Elisabeth Knuts, David Garcia Moreno and Thomas Lecocq; 9. Intraplate earthquakes induced by reactivation of buried ancient rift system along the eastern margin of the Japan Sea Aitaro Kato; 10. Deep controls on intraplate basin inversion Sören B. Nielsen, Randell Stephenson and Christian Schiffer; 11. Unified model for intraplate earthquakes Pradeep Talwani; 12. Intraplate seismic hazard: evidence for distributed strain and implications for seismic hazard Susan E. Hough; 13. Conclusions Pradeep Talwani; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Continental Drift Controversy Volume 2
Book SynopsisThis second volume of The Continental Drift Controversy describes the growing paleomagnetic case for continental drift in the 1950s and the development of apparent polar wander paths that showed how the continents had changed their positions relative to one another, just as Wegener had proposed.Trade Review'Because the volumes synthesize many sources, one may indeed be capable of understanding the growth of the theory even better than those who participated in the research! …for someone interested in how the theory came about, this set is irreplaceable, fascinating, and illuminating, Essential.' I. D. Sasowsky, CHOICE'A well constructed and gripping narrative, which preserves the complex scientific detail, but invites one in to this fascinating world and helps the reader patiently to find a way through its labyrinth. Frankel is a wonderful guide and worthy of your trust.' Mott Greene, University of Puget Sound and University of Washington'This volume … is a complete account and benefits from the fact that many of those who were principals in the drama are still alive … Fascinating and full of humor, but very serious. A better book on the subject will probably never be written.' Neil D. Opdyke, University of Florida'Tracing an exhaustive and comprehensive history, Frankel illuminates how different were geological and geophysical perspectives on continental drift, providing fascinating insights on the erratic and complex fashion in which science advances.' Jim Briden, University of OxfordPraise for the series: '… an unparalleled study of remarkable depth, detail and quality of a key development in our ideas about how the Earth functions. … because Frankel draws on his extensive oral historical work with the key players in the development of plate tectonics, this is a study which can never be repeated in terms of its proximity to the events narrated, so many of those key players now being deceased.' Antonio D. del Campo, Progress in Physical Geography'Eminently readable and meticulously researched. Mr. Grob-Fitzgibbon takes us on a complex journey from the end of World War II to 2014, highlighting numerous tell-tale, insightful and impact points of history that go far to explain Britain's relationship with Europe and the European project, culminating in the EU … This is a fascinating read for anyone looking for a single volume explaining Britain's Euroscepticism. Recommended 10 out of 10.' Andrew White, Gartner Blog Network (www.blogs.gartner.com)Table of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Geomagnetism and paleomagnetism: 1946–52; 2. British paleomagnetists begin shifting their research toward testing mobilism: summer 1951 to fall 1953; 3. Launching the global paleomagnetic test of continental drift: 1954–6; 4. Runcorn shifts to mobilism: 1955–6; 5. Enlargement and refinement of the paleomagnetic support for mobilism: 1956 through 1960; 6. Earth expansion enters the mobilist controversy; 7. Development and criticism of the paleomagnetic case for mobilism: late 1950s and early 1960s; 8. Major reaction against the paleomagnetic case for mobilism and early work on the radiometric reversal time scale: 1958–62; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Continental Drift Controversy Volume 3
Book SynopsisThis third volume of The Continental Drift Controversy describes the expansion of the land-based paleomagnetic case for drifting continents and recounts the golden age of marine geology and geophysics.Trade Review'Henry Frankel has a fine eye, and ear, for the interlocking aspects of the emergence, recognized evolution, and acceptance of that flowering of a worldwide phenomenon, continental displacement.' Robert L. Fisher, Emeritus Professor, Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California, San Diego'Detailed and painstakingly researched, this account is the culmination of the author's research into this topic over more than thirty years. It is difficult to imagine a more comprehensive analysis of the relevant literature and of the attitudes of the scientists involved.' Fred Vine, Emeritus Professor, University of East Anglia'This is an incredible book - the most interesting account of history that I have ever read. It will be a classic: the scholarship is exhaustive, it is well written and has an excellent historical background, drawing the reader into the whole story.' John G. Sclater, Distinguished Professor, University of California, San DiegoPraise for the 4-volume collection: '… an unparalleled study of remarkable depth, detail and quality of a key development in our ideas about how the Earth functions … because Frankel draws on his extensive oral historical work with the key players in the development of plate tectonics, this is a study which can never be repeated in terms of its proximity to the events narrated, so many of those key players now being deceased.' Progress in Physical GeographyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Extension and reception of paleomagnetic/paleoclimatic support for mobilism, 1960–6; 2. Reception of the paleomagnetic case for mobilism by several notables, 1957–65; 3. Seafloor spreading, the first version: Harry Hess develops seafloor spreading; 4. Another version of seafloor spreading: Robert Dietz; 5. The Pacific as seen from Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Menard's changing views about the origin and evolution of the ocean floor; 6. Fixism and Earth expansion at Lamont Geological Observatory; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Continental Drift Controversy Volume 4
Book SynopsisThis fourth volume of The Continental Drift Controversy explains the discoveries in the mid 1960s which led to the rapid acceptance of seafloor spreading theory and how the birth of plate tectonics followed soon after with the geometrification of geology. Plate tectonics continues to inspire geodynamic research to the present day.Trade Review'What is so impressive about this monumental work is its completeness. Frankel has gone back to the original sources and papers, to ensure complete understanding of the scientific issues involved. I recommend these volumes to anyone interested in the subject.' Dan McKenzie, University of Cambridge'Detailed and painstakingly researched, this account is the culmination of the author's research into this topic over more than thirty years. It is difficult to imagine a more comprehensive analysis of the relevant literature and of the attitudes of the scientists involved.' Fred Vine, Emeritus Professor, University of East Anglia'Frankel has performed a huge and very valuable effort in pulling together not only original published sources but also unpublished correspondence from key authors, creating a timely and consistent picture of the crucial period when this revolution in the earth sciences occurred.' Lynn R. Sykes, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia UniversityPraise for the 4-volume collection: '… an unparalleled study of remarkable depth, detail and quality of a key development in our ideas about how the Earth functions … because Frankel draws on his extensive oral historical work with the key players in the development of plate tectonics, this is a study which can never be repeated in terms of its proximity to the events narrated, so many of those key players now being deceased.' Progress in Physical GeographyTable of ContentsIntroduction; 1. Reception of competing views of seafloor evolution, 1961–2; 2. Explaining the origin of marine magnetic anomalies, 1958–63; 3. Continuing disagreements over continental drift, the evolution of ocean floors, and mantle convection, 1963–4; 4. Further work on the Vine–Matthews hypothesis and development of the idea of transform faults, 1964–5; 5. Resolution of the continental drift controversy; 6. Plate tectonics introduced; References; Index.
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SAGE Publications Inc Doing Development Research
Book SynopsisDoing Development Research is a comprehensive introduction to research in development studies, that provides thorough training for anyone carrying out research in developing countries. It brings together experts with extensive experience of overseas research, presenting an interdisciplinary guide to the core methodologies.Informed by years of research experience, Doing Development Research draws together many strands of action research and participatory methods, demonstrating their diverse applications and showing how they interrelate. The text provides:· an account of the theoretical approaches that underlie development work · an explanation of the practical issues involved in planning development research · a systematic overview of information and data collecting methods in three sub-sections: · methods of social research and associated forms of analysiTrade Review"The collection is a tight volume containing the diverse insight of the many years of collective experience of a range of academics." -- Lauren Siegman and Jessica DartTable of ContentsPART ONE: INTRODUCTION The Raison d′etre of Doing Development Research PART TWO: STRATEGIC ISSUES IN PLANNING SOUND RESEARCH Doing Fieldwork in Developing Countries - Tony Binns Planning and Logistics Ethical Practices in Doing Development Research - Lynne Brydon Working in Different Cultures - Caesar R A Apentiik and Jane L Parpart Issues of Race, Ethnicity and Identity Women, Men and Fieldwork - Janet Henshall Momsen Gender Relations and Power Structures Working with Children in Development - Lorraine van Blerk Collecting Sensitive and Contentious Information - Margaret E Harrison Dealing with Conflicts and Emergency Situations - Morten Boas, Kathleen M Jennings and Timothy M Shaw Working with Partners - Bill Gould Educational Institutions Working with Partners - Mansoor Ali and Andrew Cotton Government Ministries Working with Partners - Claire Mercer NGOs and CBOs Doing Development Studies ′At Home′ - Tim Unwin PART THREE: INFORMATION AND DATA COLLECTION METHODS METHODS OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND ASSOCIATED FORMS OF ANALYSIS Quantitative, Qualitative or Participatory - Linda Mayoux Which Method, for What and When? Field Surveys and Inventories - David Barker Interviewing - Katie Willis Focus Groups - Sally Lloyd-Evans Your Questions Answered: Conducting Questionnnaire Surveys - David Simon Lost in Translation? The Use of Interpreters in Fieldwork - Janet Bujra Ethnographic and Participant Observation - Jan Kees van Donge Participatory Methods and Approaches - Harriot Beazley and Judith Ennew Tackling the Two Tyrannies Diaries and Case Studies - JoAnn McGregor USING EXISTING KNOWLEDGE AND RECORDS Literature Reviews and Bibliographic Searches - Paula Meth and Glyn Williams Using the Indigenous Local Knowledge and Literature - Cathy McIlwaine Using Images, Films and Photography - Cheryl McEwan Using Archives - Michael Jennings Remote Sensing, GIS and Ground Truthing - Denis Conway and Shanon Donnelly The Importance of Census and Other Secondary Data in Development Studies - Allan M Findlay Using the World Wide Web for Development Research - Emma Mawdsley Data from International Agencies - Jonathan Rigg DISSEMINATING FINDINGS/RESEARCH Writing an Effective Research Report or Dissertation - Steve Morse How is Research Communicated Professionally? - Sally Gainsbury and Cheryl Brown
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SAGE Publications Inc The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Geography
Book SynopsisExploring the dynamic growth, change, and complexity of qualitative research in human geography, The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Geography brings together leading scholars in the field to examine its history, assess the current state of the art, and project future directions. In its comprehensive coverage, accessible text, and range of illustrative studies, past and present, the Handbook has established an impressive new standard in presenting qualitative methods to geographers.- David Ley, University of British ColumbiaMoving beyond textbook rehearsals of standard issues, the Handbook shows how empirical details of qualitative research can be linked to the broader social, theoretical, political, and policy concerns of qualitative geographers and the communities within which they work. The book is organized into three sections:Trade Review[The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Geography] demystifies the complexities that surround qualitative work in the field and is an important addition on the shelves of geography books. This timely publication is indicative of the maturity of qualitative research within the community of geographers. By assembling the work of leading geographers who have chosen qualitative methods as a key means to accomplish their research, this volume also forwards dialogue between geographers and their colleagues in the humanities and other social sciences. It is a high-level, interesting and well-read book that will benefit graduates students, academics and practitioners. It is highly recommended for scholars in the various fields of human geographyOrna BlumenGeography Research Forum In its comprehensive coverage, accessible text, and range of illustrative studies, past and present, the Handbook has established an impressive new standard in presenting qualitative methods to geographers David Ley University of British Columbia Table of ContentsIntroduction: Engaging Qualitative Geography - Dydia DeLyser et al PART ONE: OPENINGS Introduction - Dydia DeLyser A History of Qualitative Research in Geography - Meghan Cope ′Throwntogetherness′: Encounters with Difference and Diversity - Stuart C Aitken A Taut Rubber Band: Theory and Empirics in Qualitative Geographic Research - Steve Herbert Policy, Research Design and the Socially Situated Researcher - Kari B Jensen and Amy K Glasmeier Mixed Methods: Thinking, Doing and Asking in Multiple Ways - Sarah Elwood PART TWO: ENCOUNTERS AND COLLABORATIONS Introduction - Steve Herbert Ethnography and Participant Observation - Annette Watson and Karen E Till Autoethnography as Sensibility - David Butz Interviewing: Fear and Liking in the Field - Linda McDowell Life History Interviewing - Peter Jackson and Polly Russell Focus Groups as Collaborative Research Performances - Fernando J Bosco and Thomas Herman Visual Methods and Methodologies - Mike Crang Doing Landscape Interpretation - Nancy Duncan and James Duncan Caught in the Nick of Time: Archives and Fieldwork - Hayden Lorimer Textual and Discourse Analysis - Jason Dittmer GIS as Qualitative Research: Knowledge, Participatory Politics and Cartographies of Affect - Stuart C Aitken and Mei-Po Kwan ′A Little Bird Told Me ...′: Approaching Animals through Qualitative Methods - Mona Seymour and Jennifer Wolch Performative, Non-Representational and Affect-Based Research: Seven Injunctions - J D Dewsbury PART THREE: MAKING SENSE Introduction - Mike Crang Writing Qualitative Geography - Dydia DeLyser The Art of Geographic Interpretation - Sara MacKian Representing the Other: Negotiating the Personal and the Political - Garth Myers Major Disasters and General Panics: Methodologies of Activism, Affinity and Emotion in the Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army - Paul Routledge Reflections on Teaching Qualitative Methods in Geography - Deborah G Martin
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Sage Publications Ltd Qualitative Research Methods
Book SynopsisPractical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings. Built around the authors' Qualitative Research Cycle consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles this pragmatic guide clearly demonstrates the steps you need to take to ensure your research is rigorous and robust. Drawing on decades of experience teaching workshops, the book is packed with techniques and tools to help you turn theory and method into research practice. This second edition: Showcases the importance of linking research design to data analysis, helping you avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your data Highlights the relevance and wide application of qualitative methods with an array of international examples of real field research and interdisciplinary case studies GTrade ReviewThis introductory textbook presents a useful framework of three interconnected cycles – the design cycle, the data collection cycle and the analytic cycle – to guide students through the process of conducting qualitative research. Engaging examples illustrate each step from start to completion. -- Lena JaspersenHennink, Hutter and Bailey provide a highly practical overview of all stages in the qualitative research process, linking clearly the cycles of design, data collection and data analysis. Excellent case studies illustrate qualitative research in practice. 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When to conduct qualitative research The underlying interpretive paradigm Qualitative and quantitative research Verstehen and understanding The emic and etic perspectives Subjectivity and the need for reflexivity Our approach to qualitative research Evaluating quality Part I: The design cycle Chapter 3: The design cycle Formulating qualitative research questions Incorporating literature and theory Developing a conceptual framework Selecting qualitative research methods Evaluating quality Chapter 4: Designing participatory research Our participatory approach to qualitative research The participatory design cycle The participatory approach in data collection and analysis Different roles of the researcher Evaluating quality Chapter 5: Ethical issues in qualitative research What is ethics? 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