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Geology at the University of Manchester - A Brief History (1851-2004) (Hardcover)
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Geology at the University of Manchester - A Brief History (1851-2004) (Hardcover)
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Geology has been taught at what became the University of Manchester
since 1851 when W.C. Williamson was appointed as the first
Professor. (He was also Professor of Botany and Zoology in the
early years and a medical doctor specialising in ear surgery!)
Beginning with Williamson, this book outlines the fascinating story
of the growth in teaching and research in geology at one of the
world's foremost centres throughout the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries and early years of the present century. Manchester was
one of three centres (with Oxford and Cambridge) which led research
and teaching in geology in the UK and associated with the 'big
names' (Boyd Dawkins, Holland, O.T. Jones, Pugh, Deer, and
Vincent). As well as describing the Heads and their contributions,
the 'comings and goings' of all academic staff are outlined. A
chapter on the evolving 'research scene' takes readers through the
early years, when individual scientists focussed on the basic
description of rocks, fossils and minerals or the geological
mapping of areas in the UK. This led on to research groups in areas
such as experimental petrology, isotope geochemistry and
cosmochemistry, and molecular environmental science. Another major
theme of this book covers the student experience and outlines the
history of buildings used for teaching and research, along with
student numbers, and teaching quality. A more personal aspect is
given by a chapter of recollections from former students and staff.
These accounts offer a fascinating insight into life as a geology
student at Manchester in the mid to late 20th and early 21st
centuries. The successes of these geologists led to recognition in
the form of knighthoods, fellowships, medals and awards and brought
substantial resources into the Department. Although this account
ends in 2004, a short 'epilogue' speaks of further major
developments to around 2018.
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