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CASSIDY: Meteorites, Ice, and Antartica: A Personal Account (Cambridge UP, 2003)
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller Notes
- Type
- Biography
- Subjects
- Mathematics & Sciences
- ISBN
- 9780521258722
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521258723
ISBN-13
9780521258722
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2254499
Product Key Features
Book Title
Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica : a Personal Account
Number of Pages
364 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Ecosystems & Habitats / Polar Regions, Astronomy
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
25.8 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-073932
Reviews
Review of the hardback: 'The surface of Antarctica is almost all ice, so anything on that surface must have arrived there somehow - either pushed up by a glacier, fallen off a mountain, or dropped from the heavens … It's the stunning simplicity that makes this book fascinating, and gives the reader the feeling of being there - in the icy tent, on the crunching snow, under the howling gales … Mr Cassidy's relaxed anecdotal view of Antarctic hardships and his wry humor about his colleagues - many of whom could be models of the Nutty Professor - reveal a profound love for his profession, and the skill of a writer of clear, refreshing, unpretentious prose.' Sunday Times (Washington), 'I wish I'd had this book to read when I was sat in my bright orange Scott tent out on the chilly heights of the Antarctic Plateau ... Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica is a lovely blend of science and personal stories that covers the remarkable feat of organizing a yearly two month expedition in deep field camp in Antarctica ... he has captured the essence of the expedition from the scientific goals and objectives, to the incredible personal experience of living and working in the harshest environment this planet has to offer. If you have any sort of passing interest in meteorites or the Antarctic then this book will please you ... there is plenty to fascinate.' Earth, Moon and Planets, Review of the hardback: 'There is much in this book for both the specialist and the general reader … The book is a must for anyone interested in geological aspects of planetary science.' The Open University Geological Society Journal, Review of the hardback: 'I wish I'd had this book to read when I was sat in my bright orange Scott tent out on the chilly heights of the Antarctic Plateau … Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica is a lovely blend of science and personal stories that covers the remarkable feat of organizing a yearly two month expedition in deep field camp in Antarctica … he has captured the essence of the expedition from the scientific goals and objectives, to the incredible personal experience of living and working in the harshest environment this planet has to offer. If you have any sort of passing interest in meteorites or the Antarctic then this book will please you … there is plenty to fascinate.' Earth, Moon and Planets, 'His many anecdotes about Antarctica, meteorites, and life, left me at times literally crying with laughter.' Antarctic Science, "Mr.Cassidy's relaxed anecdotal view of Antartic hardships and his wry humor about his collegues....reveal a profound love for his profession, and the skill of a writer of clear, refreshing, unpretentious prose....Mr.Cassidy's credit that by the time he lays the heavy science on us-the discussions of the various types of meteorites, their origins and their meaning-we are already on board for the adventure." Sunday Times, 'In Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica: A Personal Account, Bill Cassidy colorfully recounts his adventures as the founder of ANSMET and its leader over the course of 15 field seasons ... the story of how thousands of meteorite specimens came to lie in the world's scientific collections through diligent recovery efforts in the Antarctic is a compelling one, one that warranted telling. and Cassidy, arguably the initiator of this grand enterprise, is the best person to tell it.' Science, Review of the hardback: 'His many anecdotes about Antarctica, meteorites, and life, left me at times literally crying with laughter.' Antarctic Science, 'Letting the reader into a scientist's mind, Cassidy takes an experiment from the beginning to the end, interprets his results, and teaches much more than science along the way.' Sky & Telescope, Review of the hardback: 'Letting the reader into a scientist's mind, Cassidy takes an experiment from the beginning to the end, interprets his results, and teaches much more than science along the way.' Sky & Telescope, Review of the hardback: 'Experience gained from an expedition to Antarctica includes a polar voyage that will delight the most ambitious traveler with a glimpse of a wilderness virtually untouched by humans.' Environmental Geology, 'There is much in this book for both the specialist and the general reader ... The book is a must for anyone interested in geological aspects of planetary science.' The Open University Geological Society Journal, 'There is much in this book for both the specialist and the general reader … The book is a must for anyone interested in geological aspects of planetary science.'The Open University Geological Society Journal, "The story of how thousands of meteorite specimens came to lie in the world's scientific collections through diligent recovery efforts in the Antarctic is a compelling one, one that warranted telling. And Cassidy, arguably the initiator of this grand enterprise, is the best person to tell it." Science, Advance praise: 'The surface of Antarctica is almost all ice, so anything on that surface must have arrived there somehow - either pushed up by a glacier, fallen off a mountain, or dropped from the heavens ... It's the stunning simplicity that makes this book fascinating, and gives the reader the feeling of being there - in the icy tent, on the crunching snow, under the howling gales ... Mr Cassidy's relaxed anecdotal view of Antarctic hardships and his wry humor about his colleagues - many of whom could be models of the Nutty Professor - reveal a profound love for his profession, and the skill of a writer of clear, refreshing, unpretentious prose.' Sunday Times (Washington), 'Cassidy provides an exciting picture of what it's like to be a meteorite hunter on the world's cruelest content ...'. Natural History, "Cassidy aims to write for the 'intellectually curious general reader.' With this book he has succeeded spectacularly. It is an absorbing account of a project that started from a sudden inspiration in 1973 and has evolved into a scientific program of international importance. Noboby else could have told this story, which is beautifully written and spiced with a warm, low-key sense of humor. This is a most welcome addition to the mass of literature on Antarctica and on meteorites, and it will be enjoyed by generational readers and scientists of all ages." Geotimes, "For the casual reader, Cassidy provides an exciting picture of what it's like to be a meteorite hunter on the world's cruelest continent...But Cassidy's book is also full of authoritative science." Natural History, 'Experience gained from an expedition to Antarctica includes a polar voyage that will delight the most ambitious traveler with a glimpse of a wilderness virtually untouched by humans.' Environmental Geology, Review of the hardback: 'In Meteorites, Ice, and Antarctica: A Personal Account, Bill Cassidy colorfully recounts his adventures as the founder of ANSMET and its leader over the course of 15 field seasons … the story of how thousands of meteorite specimens came to lie in the world's scientific collections through diligent recovery efforts in the Antarctic is a compelling one, one that warranted telling. and Cassidy, arguably the initiator of this grand enterprise, is the best person to tell it.' Science, Advance praise:'The surface of Antarctica is almost all ice, so anything on that surface must have arrived there somehow - either pushed up by a glacier, fallen off a mountain, or dropped from the heavens ... It's the stunning simplicity that makes this book fascinating, and gives the reader the feeling of being there - in the icy tent, on the crunching snow, under the howling gales ... Mr Cassidy's relaxed anecdotal view of Antarctic hardships and his wry humor about his colleagues - many of whom could be models of the Nutty Professor - reveal a profound love for his profession, and the skill of a writer of clear, refreshing, unpretentious prose.'Sunday Times (Washington), "It's the stunning simplicity that makes this book fascinating, and gives the reader the feeling of being there--in the icy tent, on the crunching snow, under the howling gales--with men of science actually doing something the layman can understand." Washington Times, Review of the hardback: 'Cassidy provides an exciting picture of what it's like to be a meteorite hunter on the world's cruelest content …' Natural History
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
523.5109989
Table Of Content
Part I. Setting the Stage: 1. Antarctica and the National Science Foundation; 2. How the project began; 3. The first three years; 4. Later years of the ANSMET Program; 5. Alone (or in small groups); Part II. ANSMET Pays Off: Field Results and their Consequences: 6. Mars on the ice; 7. Meteorites from the Moon; 8. How, and where in the Solar System?; Part III. Has it Been Worthwhile?: 9. Evaluating the collection - and speculating on its significance; 10. Meteorite stranding surfaces and the ice sheet; 11. The future: what is, is; but what will be, might not.
Synopsis
Bill Cassidy has led meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic for many years. His searches have resulted in the collection of thousands of meteorite specimens from the ice. This fascinating story is a first-hand account of his field experiences on the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites Project, which he carried out as part of an international team of scientists. Cassidy describes this hugely successful field program in Antarctica and its influence on our understanding of the moon, Mars and the asteroid belt. In this 2003 book, he describes the hardships and dangers of fieldwork in a hostile environment, as well as the appreciation he developed for the beauty of the place. In the final chapters he speculates on the results of the trips and the future research they might lead to., Bill Cassidy led meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic for fifteen years and his searches have resulted in the collection of thousands of meteorite specimens from the ice. This personal account of his field experiences on the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites Project reveals the influence the work has had on our understanding of the moon, Mars and the asteroid belt. Cassidy describes the hardships and dangers of fieldwork in a hostile environment, as well as the appreciation he developed for its beauty. William Cassidy is Emeritus Professor of Geology and Planetary Science at the University of Pittsburgh. He initiated the U.S. Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET) nroject and led meteorite recovery expeditions in Antarctica in1976. His name is found attached to a mineral (cassidyite), on the map of Antarctica (Cassidy Glacier), and in the Catalog of Asteroids (3382 Cassidy). Profiled in "American Men of Science," and "Who's Who in America," he is also a recipient of The Antarctic Service Medal from the United States and has published widely in Science, Meteoritics and Planetary Science, and The Journal of Geophysical Research., Bill Cassidy has led meteorite recovery expeditions in the Antarctic for many years. His searches have resulted in the collection of thousands of meteorite specimens from the ice. This fascinating 2003 book is a first-hand account of his field experiences on the US Antarctic Search for Meteorites Project.
LC Classification Number
QB755.5.A6 C37 2003
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