Fieldwork
C. H. Scholz
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Fieldwork
by C. H. Scholz
Published
1997
Publisher
Princeton University Press
Pages
190
ISBN-10
0691012261
Description
Christopher Scholz, an internationally recognized expert in the geological fields of seismology and tectonics, here offers a captivating memoir of a three-month-long field expedition to northern Botswana. Scholz effectively captures the unique challenges and obstacles faced in this kind of scientific endeavor, including frightening encounters with bushman tribes and unavoidable dealings with belligerent local officials - and even near-fatal stampedes by rampaging elephants. It is through this absorbing tale that Scholz offers a paean to the long and unique traditions of geological fieldwork, and provides readers with an inside view of the trials and joys of scientific research outside of the lab. The goal of the Scholz expedition was to determine, by recording tiny natural earthquakes, if a previously unknown arm of the East African Rift system had propagated into the Kalahari Desert from the north. Fieldwork tracks the quest of the scientist for a solution to a specific geological problem - from the motivations of the scientist, to the initial formulation of the problem, through to the data collection, and finally, the assembly of the critical evidence.
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How many pages are in Fieldwork?
This edition of Fieldwork has approximately 190 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Fieldwork?
For most readers, Fieldwork typically takes between 3h 58m and 2h 38m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 47,500 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Fieldwork?
The estimated word count for Fieldwork is approximately 47,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Fieldwork?
Fieldwork was written by C. H. Scholz.
When was Fieldwork published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.