The Founders of Seismology

This book, first published in 1927, provides a historical study regarding the origins of seismology and the key figures in its development.

Charles Davison (Author)

9781107691490, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 3 April 2014

256 pages
21 x 14.8 x 1.5 cm, 0.34 kg

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.

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.

Subject Areas: History of science [PDX]