The Evolution of Paleontological Art

The Evolution of Paleontological Art
Author: Renee M. Clary
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages:
Release: 2022-01-28
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0813712181

"This volume samples the history of art about fossils-and the visual conceptualization of their significance-starting with biblical and mythological depictions, extending to renditions of ancient life in long-vanished habitats, and on to a modern understanding that paleoart conveys lessons for the betterment of the human condition. Twenty-nine chapters illustrate how art about fossils has come to be a significant teaching tool not only about evolution of past life, but also about conservation of our planet for the benefit of future generations"--

Rethinking the Fabric of Geology

Rethinking the Fabric of Geology
Author: Victor R. Baker
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2013-11-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 081372502X

"The 50 years since the publication of 'Fabric of Geology,' edited by C.C. Albritton Jr., have seen immense changes in both geology and philosophy of science. 'Rethinking the Fabric of Geology' explores a number of philosophical issues in geology, ranging from its nature as a historical science to implications for geological education"--Provided by publisher.

Geology of North America—An Overview

Geology of North America—An Overview
Author: Albert W. Bally
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 633
Release: 1989
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0813754453

Summaries of the major features of the geology of North America and the adjacent oceanic regions are presented in 20 chapters. Topics covered include concise reviews of current thinking about Precambrian basement, Phanerozoic orogens, cratonic basins, passive-margin geology of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast regions, marine and terrestrial geology of the Caribbean region and economic geology.

Backbone of the Americas

Backbone of the Americas
Author: Suzanne Mahlburg Kay
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2009
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0813712041

"The American Cordilleras form a continuous orogen that extends for 12,500 km along the eastern flank of the Pacific Ocean from Arctic to Antarctic latitudes as an integral part of the circum-Pacific orogenic belt. Following two summary chapters on the overall anatomy and evolution of North and South American segments of the orogenic system, this volume includes ten seminal chapters dealing with salient aspects of the key geodynamic processes that have accompanied Cordilleran geotectonic evolution: forearc terrane accretion, arc magmatism, shallow subduction, and backarc intracontinental deformation. The papers in this volume were selected from those presented at the 2006 Backbone of the Americas Meeting, which was sponsored jointly by multiple North and South American geological societies in Mendoza, Argentina."--pub. desc.

Lineation

Lineation
Author: Ernst Cloos
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1946
Genre: Geology
ISBN: 0813710189

The Impact of the Geological Sciences on Society

The Impact of the Geological Sciences on Society
Author: Marion E. Bickford
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2013-09-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0813725011

"This volume addresses the impact of the geological sciences, from 1963-2013, in such areas as geologic hazards, mineral resources, energy resources, water resources, soil resources, geology and health, geologic education, and the informing of general public policy. The chapters focus on how earth science informs and benefits society"--Provided by publisher.

Women and Geology

Women and Geology
Author: Beth A. Johnson
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Total Pages: 140
Release: 2018-07-26
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0813712149

Women have been a part of the story of geology from the beginning, but they have struggled to gain professional opportunities, equal pay, and respect as scientists for decades. Some have been dismissed, some have been forced to work without pay, and some have been denied credit. This volume highlights the progress of women in geology, including past struggles and how remarkable individuals were able to overcome them, current efforts to draw positive attention and perceptions to women in the science, and recruitment and mentorship efforts to attract and retain the next generation of women in geology. Chapters include the first American women researchers in Antarctica, a survey of Hollywood disaster movies and the casting of women as geologists, social media campaigns such as #365ScienceSelfies, and the stories of the Association for Women Geoscientists and the Earth Science Women's Network and their work to support and mentor women in geology.