A GEOLOGIST REMEMBERS:
RECOLLECTIONS OF FIELDWORK GSNZ
Miscellaneous Publication 102 This 52 page book covers
the experiences of Max Gage working for the New Zealand
Geological Survey between 1935-1947 in many parts of New
Zealand. We are very fortunate that Max kept a photographic
record of his experiences, which provide a unique,
illustrated account of field geology over 60 years
ago. Cost: c. $18.95 (including
postage and packing).
by Maxwell Gage and Simon Nathan (1999)
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FROM MOUNTAINS TO
METEORITES GSNZ Miscellaneous
Publication 109 Brian Mason started his
career as a geologist in New Zealand, and studied
geochemistry in Oslo and Stockholm. His pioneering
"Principles of Geochemistry" has been read by many
generations of geochemists. From 1965-84 he was Curator of
Meteorites at the Smithsonian Institution, and played a
leading role in collecting meteorites so that material was
available for scientific study. In the photograph to the
left, he surveys the products of several days collecting in
the Wolf Creek crater. Cost: c. $NZ19.95
(including postage and packing) within New Zealand, or $US16
(including airmail postage).
by Brian Mason and Simon Nathan (2001)
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HAROLD WELLMAN: A MAN
WHO MOVED NEW ZEALAND Victoria University
Press The most influential
geologist of the 20th century, Harold Wellman (1909-1999)
was the first to recognise the Alpine Fault. Because he
initially had no formal academic training, Wellman started
with few preconceived ideas, and based his thinking on what
he observed in the field. He acted as an inspiration and
mentor to many young scientists in the DSIR and at Victoria
University.
by Simon Nathan (2005)
With financial support from GSNZ
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The Society publishes,
and/or supports publication of, biographies of New Zealand
geologists. Coming soon: Alexander
McKay, Edward Davis.