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'David Cartwright [is] a world authority, and gives a magisterial account of how understanding has slowly replaced the mysteries of the tides. Detailed, erudite and clear, the host of direct quotations and reproduction of many contemporary photographs and figures gives this beautifully produced book an enchanting period flavour.' New Scientist
' ... a major contribution to the history of the astronomical and geophysical sciences ... [Cartwright's] description of the observations and mathematical advances that make up the history of the science of tides is clear, rigorous and enjoyable ... [the] sequence of chapters takes on the rhythm of the history ... a masterpiece.' Nature
' ... a synopsis of developments in the theory, observation and prediction of the tides, flavoured with illustrations from the pages of historical scientific papers, photographs and portraits. ... [Cartwright] writes with informed scientific judgement, authority and quiet enthusiasm.' Times Literary Supplement
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"...a major contribution to the history of the astronomical and geophysical sciences...[Cartwright's] description of the observations and mathematical advances that make up the history of the science of tides is clear, rigorous and enjoyable...[the] sequence of chapters takes on the rhythm of the history...a masterpiece." Nature
"...a labor of love, based on wide readings and sound judgment, and it is bound to remain the standard reference work on the subject for a long time." American Scientist
"...a synopsis of developments in the theory, observation and prediction of the tides, flavoured with illustrations from the pages of historical scientific papers, photographs and portraits...[Cartwright] writes with informed scientific judgement, authority and quiet enthusiasm." Times Literary Supplement
"David Cartwright [is] a world authority, and gives a magisterial account of how understanding has slowly replaced the mysteries of the tides. Detailed, erudite and clear." New Scientist
Tides : A Scientific History
Tides: A Scientific History,David Edgar Cartwright,Cambridge University Press,0521621453,Earth Sciences - Oceanography,Geophysics,History,Nature/Ecology,Science,Tides,Oceanography (seas),Science / History
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