{"product_id":"glossary-of-geology-and-related-sciences-w-supplement-american-geological-institute-1962","title":"Glossary of Geology and Related Sciences w\/ Supplement – American Geological Institute – 1962","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA substantial vintage reference from the formative decades of modern Earth science, \u003cem\u003eGlossary of Geology and Related Sciences\u003c\/em\u003e was created as a cooperative project of the \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican Geological Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e, operating under the National Academy of Sciences–National Research Council.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy contains the \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Edition with Supplement\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally issued in 1960 and reprinted in August 1962. The original glossary project was coordinated by geologist \u003cstrong\u003eJ. V. Howell\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the supplement prepared by a review committee chaired by \u003cstrong\u003eJ. Marvin Weller\u003c\/strong\u003e of the University of Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to standardize the enormous vocabulary used across geology and its related disciplines, the volume provides a snapshot of the terminology scientists were using during a particularly important period in Earth science—just as ideas surrounding plate tectonics, geophysics, ocean-floor exploration, and modern interpretations of Earth's history were rapidly developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday it makes an interesting historical reference for geologists as well as collectors interested in the \u003cstrong\u003ehistory of science, geology, mineralogy, paleontology, geophysics, and vintage scientific books\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Geological Institute, Washington, D.C.\u003cbr\u003eSecond Edition, 1960; \u003cstrong\u003eReprint, August 1962\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIncludes Supplement\u003cbr\u003eLibrary of Congress Card Catalog No. 60-66083\u003cbr\u003eOriginally priced at $7.50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage hardcover with visible shelf wear, rubbing, and fraying to the red cloth, particularly along the edges and corners. Pages show normal age-related toning. Former institutional\/reference markings may be present; see photographs for exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA particularly nice piece for a working geology library or as an artifact illustrating how the language of Earth science was codified more than six decades ago.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stemcell Science Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43228318269538,"sku":"GL-5038","price":26.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1627\/0819\/files\/IMG_7357.jpg?v=1787268837","url":"https:\/\/www.osadia.ca\/products\/glossary-of-geology-and-related-sciences-w-supplement-american-geological-institute-1962","provider":"Osadia Concept Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}