The Rejection of Continental Drift
The Rejection of Continental DriftNaomi Oreskes
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The Rejection of Continental Drift

The Rejection of Continental Drift Theory and Method in American Earth Science

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Why did American geologists reject the notion of continental drift, first posed in 1915? And why did British scientists view the theory as a pleasing confirmation? This text, based on archival resources, provides answers to these questions.