The author also focuses on the divisions in geology caused by drift theory, tracing the vigorous intellectual debate and dissent indicative of the ideological milieu within which scientific thought is constructed. It traces the history of continental drift from its inception in the nineteenth century and later work of Alfred Wegener, which was both elaborated upon and substantiated by Du Toit. The study further focuses on Du Toit’s research on continental drift in South African and South America, and the geological, fossil and climatological evidence used to bolster this theory.
The author also focuses on the divisions in geology caused by drift theory, tracing the vigorous intellectual debate and dissent indicative of the ideological milieu within which scientific thought is constructed. It traces the history of continental drift from its inception in the nineteenth century and later work of Alfred Wegener, which was both elaborated upon and substantiated by Du Toit. The study further focuses on Du Toit’s research on continental drift in South African and South America, and the geological, fossil and climatological evidence used to bolster this theory.
'Africa Forms the Key': Alex Du Toit and the History of Continental Drift
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9783030527136 |
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Publisher: | Springer International Publishing |
Publication date: | 01/05/2021 |
Series: | Cambridge Imperial and Post-Colonial Studies |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2021 |
Pages: | 271 |
Product dimensions: | 5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x (d) |