Dutch Earth Sciences: Development and Impact [RRP £55]
Print publication date: 16/03/2012
KNGMG, Miscellaneous non-GSL, Regional Geology and General Interest, History of Geology, Reduced while stocks last
Type: Book (Hardback)
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 9789081862301
Weight: 1.67kg
Number of pages: 276
£35.00
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Product Code: MPB61
This milestone book, which is published to coincide with the first Centennial of the Royal Geological and Mining Society of the Netherlands (1912 - 2012), summarises the multiple achievements of Dutch geologists and mining engineers. It places the significance of what has been achieved in scientific, societal and economic contexts.
Dutch geologists and mining engineers have made fundamental contributions to many scientific and technological advances, and this timely and abundantly illustrated book should appeal to all those with an interest in the history of both pure and applied Earth Science.
Royal Geological & Mining Society of the Netherlands
Preface
Introduction
KNGMG, a historic overview
Thoughts on the past and future of Dutch geoscience
Early attempts to understand the earth (1568-1780)
Emerging sciences and their impact (1780-1877)
University earth science
The State, exploration and research
Exploiting our riches, significance of Dutch industry
Dutch earth scientists overseas
Epilogue
