Development of geology in Spain: a case study of a marginal science

作者：Santanach P^*

来源：Geologica Acta, 2015, 13(3): 255-262.

• History of geology
• Spain

Geology in Spain developed outside the mainstream of major geological ideas. Geology was introduced into the country when it had already grown mature. The history of geology in Spain is series of initiatives aimed at aligning the country with the innovative currents taking place in the rest of Europe. This was accomplished by different protagonists: state and private institutions during the Enlightenment, mining engineers in the 19th century, church and regional authorities in Catalonia in the last quarter of the 19th century and in the early years of the 20th century, and the university in the 20th century. The importance of the links with foreign geologists should not be underestimated. Not until the 20th century did improvement in living standards and university expansion allow Spanish geology to attain the critical number of scientists needed to undertake quality research and achieve full integration into the international community.

• 出版日期2015-9