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Overview"Tuzo is the never-before-told story of one of Canada's most influential scientists and the discovery of plate tectonics, a pivotal development that forever altered how we think of our planet. Your home is not where it was last night, and it will be in a different place tomorrow. This is the result of plate tectonics, a process most of us accept without hesitation today, but whose discovery was a true revolution that forever changed how we think of planet Earth. In 1961, a Canadian geologist named John ""Jock"" Tuzo Wilson (19081993) jettisoned decades of strongly held opposition to theories of moving continents and embraced the idea that they drift across the surface of the Earth on large plates of crust. Against the backdrop of the wider social and political upheavals of the 1960s, plate tectonics revolutionized the science of geology. Tuzo tells the fascinating life story of Tuzo Wilson, from his early forays as a teenaged geological assistant working on the remote Canadian Shield in the 1920s to his experiences as a civilian-soldier in the Second World War to his ultimate role as the venerated father of plate tectonics. Illuminating how science is done, this book blends Tuzo's life story with the development of the theory of plate tectonics, showing along the way how scientific theories are debated, rejected, and accepted. Gorgeously illustrated, Tuzo will appeal to anyone interested in the natural world around them." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nick EylesPublisher: University of Toronto Press Imprint: Aevo UTP Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.740kg ISBN: 9781487524579ISBN 10: 1487524579 Pages: 288 Publication Date: 13 September 2022 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""This book presents a long overdue appreciation of the geologist J. Tuzo Wilson and his profound contributions to the development of our understanding of plate tectonics…The book is very well written, delightful to read and superbly illustrated."" -- Andrew Hynes, McGill University * <em>Geoscience Canada</em> *" Adroitly interweaving narratives of a man, a time, and an idea, Nick Eyles recounts the intellectual odyssey of legendary earth scientist J. Tuzo Wilson. Wilson's journey from defender of geological convention to leading architect of plate tectonics changed forever our understanding of how the Earth works. An instructive lesson in science and a personal story to savour. - Andrew H. Knoll, Fisher Research Professor of Natural History, Harvard University, and author of A Brief History of Earth Jock 'Tuzo' Wilson was a Canadian war veteran and distinguished professor who contributed to the revolution in our understanding of planet Earth. Nick Eyles tells the fascinating story of Tuzo, his family, and the intellectual turmoil among earth science scholars in this meticulously researched and beautifully written and illustrated book. It's a pity that there are no Nobel prizes in earth science, for, if there were, Tuzo would be a Nobel laureate. - John J. Clague, Emeritus Professor, Department of Earth Sciences, Simon Fraser University Nick Eyles offers a fascinating look at how long-entrenched scientific orthodoxy gets overturned in this well-written, illuminating biography of a great pioneering scientist, John Tuzo Wilson. An engrossing account that should be widely read. - Dr. Adam Shoalts, national bestselling author of Beyond the Trees and A History of Canada in 10 Maps This book is a long-overdue account of the life and achievements of one of the giants of earth sciences, J. Tuzo Wilson. It is a compelling and highly readable chronicle of the remarkable events that dramatically changed our understanding of the earth. Nick Eyles effectively combines insights into the science and the people doing the science to create an inspiring narrative of how scientific ideas develop and evolve. - Claire Currie, Professor of Geophysics and director of the Institute for Geophysical Research, University of Alberta This book portrays the most famous Canadian geoscientist in the political and ideological atmosphere of the day. Geological disputes and terms are explained using easily understandable language that's aided by everyday analogies. - Maya G. Kopylova, Professor of Diamond Exploration, University of British Columbia Tuzo Wilson's development of plate tectonic theory, explaining the movement of continents and the inner workings of our planet, was one of the greatest scientific achievements of the twentieth century. Tuzo is an epic tale of the messy, unpredictable, and very human side of science, but is also a coming-of-age story involving war, the development of Canada as a nation, and the exploration of northern Canada. - Stephen T. Johnston, Professor of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, University of Alberta When he was director of the Ontario Science Centre, I had the privilege to work under Dr. Wilson. Always jovial and willing to share stories of his many adventures around the world, he was most excited to talk about the latest research in earth sciences rather than his own accomplishments. This book is a remarkable testament to the insatiable curiosity and thirst for new knowledge that drove him to become a world-renowned scientist. - Bob McDonald, OC, host of CBC Radio's Quirks & Quarks """This book presents a long overdue appreciation of the geologist J. Tuzo Wilson and his profound contributions to the development of our understanding of plate tectonics…The book is very well written, delightful to read and superbly illustrated."" -- Andrew Hynes, McGill University * <em>Geoscience Canada</em> * ""In accessible language, Eyles provides an outstanding biography of John Tuzo Wilson, the geophysicist responsible for clarifying today's understanding of continent movement."" -- L.T. Spencer, Plymouth State University * <em>CHOICE</em> * “In accessible language, Eyles provides an outstanding biography of John Tuzo Wilson, the geophysicist responsible for clarifying today's understanding of continent movement…Readers unfamiliar with the plate tectonics controversy will find this book extremely informative. Knowledgeable readers will enjoy the nuanced overview of Tuzo's contributions to the present knowledge of plate tectonics and continental drift.” -- L.T. Spencer, emeritus, Plymouth State University * <em>CHOICE</em> *" Author InformationNick Eyles is the award-winning author of multiple books, including Canada Rocks: The Geologic Journey and Road Rocks Ontario: Over 250 Geological Wonders to Discover. He is the recipient of the McNeil Medal from the Royal Society of Canada and the E.R. Ward Neale Medal from the Geological Association of Canada. He is a professor in the Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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