The Career of Continental Drift: An Historical and Philosophical Analysis
FAIN: FT-13628-77
Henry Frankel
University of Missouri, Kansas City (Kansas City, MO 64110-2235)
To examine some of the methodological issues involved in the initial development and reception of the continental drift theory 1900-1930, its alteration and development during the last two decades, and its eventual acceptance by a majority of present day practicing earth scientists.