The Founders of Seismology

by Charles Davison

Overview

Charles Davison (1858–1940) was a renowned British mathematician and seismologist. In this book, which was first published in 1927, Davison provides a historical study regarding the origins of seismology and the key figures in its development. The text was based upon a series of articles which appeared in the Geological Magazine during 1921, although more material was added subsequently. Illustrative figures and notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in earthquakes, seismology and the history of science.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781107691490
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	04/03/2014
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.59(d)

Table of Contents

1. Before Michell; 2. John Michell; 3. From Michell to Perrey; 4. Alexis Perrey; 5. Robert Mallet and his successors; 6. The study of earthquakes in Italy; 7. The study of earthquakes in Central Europe; 8. The study of earthquakes in the United States; 9. Fernand de Montessus de Ballore; 10. John Milne; 11. Fusakichi Omori; Index.