Ocean and Earth Science: Open Access Books

"The history of geoscience is marked by the work of exemplary scientists, who through their endeavours, changed the way we think about the Earth, its history, processes and resources. Some made huge intuitive leaps, recognising, for example, the immensity of geological time or the mobility of the continents. Others described rocks, minerals and fossils in the field, or laboratory, and provided vital data that allowed theories to develop. Others still embraced new technologies, such as geophysics, that enabled what cannot be observed directly to be interpreted. Many led colourful lives or overcame adverse circumstances. These are people worth knowing more about, not least, for the inspiration they provide." Dr Mike Simmons.
"Although this history of earth sciences and geology spans some hundreds of years, some of the geologists described are still alive and directly influenced the careers of many of the academic staff at Southampton, and some are still active. For example, Maureen Raymo (from Columbia University) was the UK International Ocean Discovery Program Distinguished Lecturer at the meeting I hosted at the Natural History Museum just before the start of the semester, and she has forged a path and inspired many of this current generations leading scientists." Dr Damon Teagle