The Making of Irish Geology 1740-1940

This book provides insights into the evolution of geological ideas in Ireland; gives assessments of underrepresented scientists; and offers an appreciation of the value of geological collections for historical research.

Patrick N. Wyse Jackson is a Professor in Geology and Fellow at Trinity College Dublin and a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. His work in the history of geology has focused largely on Ireland and on biographical studies of the major contributors to the science. He has published widely in national and international journals; his books include The Chronologers’ Quest: the search for the age of the Earth (2006) and the edited volume Four Centuries of Geological Travel (2007). He is a member of the International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO).