Author: E. Allen Driggers
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783031645242
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During the twentieth century, especially during World War II, female geologists were potrayed as having a glamourous and unique job. Newspapers, the oil industry, and other publications published stories about the glamorous working geologist, comparing them to movie stars and scientists working on the important production of oil. This book explores the image of the female geologist as it changed from the “accomplished” woman of the Victorian era to the professional, and glamourous geologists of World War II and beyond. Women working in geology, especially petroleum geology, embraced the image and some participated in its promotion. In those same newspaper articles, some geologists began to speak out and ultimately discuss some of the problems they experienced while working in the field and in industry. This book discusses the role of working women geologists not only in the profession, but as a part of popular culture in the twentieth century.
Glamour and Geology
Author: E. Allen Driggers
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783031645242
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During the twentieth century, especially during World War II, female geologists were potrayed as having a glamourous and unique job. Newspapers, the oil industry, and other publications published stories about the glamorous working geologist, comparing them to movie stars and scientists working on the important production of oil. This book explores the image of the female geologist as it changed from the “accomplished” woman of the Victorian era to the professional, and glamourous geologists of World War II and beyond. Women working in geology, especially petroleum geology, embraced the image and some participated in its promotion. In those same newspaper articles, some geologists began to speak out and ultimately discuss some of the problems they experienced while working in the field and in industry. This book discusses the role of working women geologists not only in the profession, but as a part of popular culture in the twentieth century.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 9783031645242
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
During the twentieth century, especially during World War II, female geologists were potrayed as having a glamourous and unique job. Newspapers, the oil industry, and other publications published stories about the glamorous working geologist, comparing them to movie stars and scientists working on the important production of oil. This book explores the image of the female geologist as it changed from the “accomplished” woman of the Victorian era to the professional, and glamourous geologists of World War II and beyond. Women working in geology, especially petroleum geology, embraced the image and some participated in its promotion. In those same newspaper articles, some geologists began to speak out and ultimately discuss some of the problems they experienced while working in the field and in industry. This book discusses the role of working women geologists not only in the profession, but as a part of popular culture in the twentieth century.
Symposium Proceedings
Author: Susan Garbini
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 342
Book Description
Quarterly News Bulletin
Author: Geological Society of South Africa
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
Glamour
Author:
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Category : Beauty, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 1326
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Beauty, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 1326
Book Description
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1480
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
Languages : en
Pages : 1480
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Memorials
Author: Geological Society of America
Publisher:
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Category : Geologists
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Geologists
Languages : en
Pages : 294
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U.S. Geological Survey Circular
Author:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 930
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Publisher:
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Category : Geology
Languages : en
Pages : 930
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The Conterminous United States Mineral Appraisal Program
Author: Charles Joseph Robinove
Publisher:
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 588
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Publisher:
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Category : Coal
Languages : en
Pages : 588
Book Description
Government in Science
Author: Thomas G. Manning
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194709
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From its very inception in 1879 until the twentieth century, the U.S. Geological Survey was embroiled in congressional politics. These early years, Thomas G. Manning shows, heralded the complex relations of contemporary science and government. Born out of rivalry between several scientific parties, the Geological Survey was founded primarily for the advancement of mining west of the Mississippi. Its scope was soon broadened, however, and the Survey became national in character. The concept of government science was challenged by the conservative Cleveland Democrats, but its proponents succeeded in establishing the Survey as a permanent bureau in 1886. Manning traces in detail the careers of the Survey's first two directors, Clarence King and John Wesley Powell, and adds new dimensions and interpretations to their public lives. King sought to make the Survey a center for geological theory as well as practical studies. By exceeding the narrow limits of the original appropriations bill, King became vulnerable to the attacks of economy-minded congressmen and was dismissed. Powell proved a more apt political manipulator and his plans for a nationwide topographical map were salable to the public, but his unpopular western land policies almost cost him his position. Near the end of the nineteenth century, under Powell's successor, C. D. Walcott, the Survey was finally able to divorce itself from active politics and its policies were developed in a more fruitful setting.
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
ISBN: 0813194709
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
From its very inception in 1879 until the twentieth century, the U.S. Geological Survey was embroiled in congressional politics. These early years, Thomas G. Manning shows, heralded the complex relations of contemporary science and government. Born out of rivalry between several scientific parties, the Geological Survey was founded primarily for the advancement of mining west of the Mississippi. Its scope was soon broadened, however, and the Survey became national in character. The concept of government science was challenged by the conservative Cleveland Democrats, but its proponents succeeded in establishing the Survey as a permanent bureau in 1886. Manning traces in detail the careers of the Survey's first two directors, Clarence King and John Wesley Powell, and adds new dimensions and interpretations to their public lives. King sought to make the Survey a center for geological theory as well as practical studies. By exceeding the narrow limits of the original appropriations bill, King became vulnerable to the attacks of economy-minded congressmen and was dismissed. Powell proved a more apt political manipulator and his plans for a nationwide topographical map were salable to the public, but his unpopular western land policies almost cost him his position. Near the end of the nineteenth century, under Powell's successor, C. D. Walcott, the Survey was finally able to divorce itself from active politics and its policies were developed in a more fruitful setting.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Author: Library of Congress. Subject Cataloging Division
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings
Languages : en
Pages : 1326
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Subject headings
Languages : en
Pages : 1326
Book Description