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Book SynopsisTuzo is the never-before-told story of one of Canada's most influential scientists and the discovery of plate tectonics, a pivotal development that forever altered how we think of our planet.
Trade Review"This book presents a long overdue appreciation of the geologist J. Tuzo Wilson and his profound contributions to the development of our understanding of plate tectonics…The book is very well written, delightful to read and superbly illustrated." -- Andrew Hynes, McGill University *
Geoscience Canada *
"In accessible language, Eyles provides an outstanding biography of John Tuzo Wilson, the geophysicist responsible for clarifying today's understanding of continent movement." -- L.T. Spencer, Plymouth State University *
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“In accessible language, Eyles provides an outstanding biography of John Tuzo Wilson, the geophysicist responsible for clarifying today's understanding of continent movement…Readers unfamiliar with the plate tectonics controversy will find this book extremely informative. Knowledgeable readers will enjoy the nuanced overview of Tuzo's contributions to the present knowledge of plate tectonics and continental drift.” -- L.T. Spencer, emeritus, Plymouth State University *
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“For me, it was a gripping page-turner and an unforgettable account of a scientific revolution occurring in my lifetime … A must‐read for geographers or indeed, for anyone interested in the history of earth science and paradigmatic change.” -- Ian MacLachlan, Peking University Shenzhen Graduate School *
Canadian Geographies *
Table of ContentsPrologue: The Day the Earth Moved 1. In the Beginning 2. Continents Adrift? 3. Sources of Friction 4. Permanentist Foundations 5. Tuzo’s War 6. A Geologist in a Strange Land 7. Seismic Shift 8. The New World of Plate Tectonics 9. An Unlikely Revolutionary Appendix I: Medals and Awards Appendix II: Select Primary Sources Appendix III: The Geological Timescale Index
