Organisations promoting the history of geology The International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) promotes ongoing research into the history of the earth sciences. It was founded in 1967 and currently has approx. 300 members from 57 countries. INHIGEO has been established  by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and is also affiliated with the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IUHPS). INHIGEO achieves its objective by sponsoring a major annual symposium with associated field activities. It also promotes publication of individual and collective works on the history of geology and issues a substantial Annual Record that details historical research into earth sciences worldwide, publicises other pertinent historical activities and provides scholarly reviews of recent literature on the subject. The Comité Français d'Histoire de la Géologie (COFRHIGÉO) was founded in 1976 following an initiative led by F. Ellenberger. The main purpose if is to contribute to the development of research devoted to the History of Geology by Francophone scientists. Its second aim is to promote a methodological reflection concerning the ways geological research was carried out as well as the long term impact of the end results of such research, by analysing past controversies and recent debates. It is as illuminating to understand the real causes of errors and blind alleys among our predecessors, as to relate the history of progress and discoveries. COFRHIGÉO holds regular meetings. Since 1976 it has produced regular publications, listed on their website. These discuss biographical, methodological or thematic topics related to individual geologists or other aspects related to the history of geology of France and surrounding area . Many of these can be accesses and read online on the COFRHIGÉO website .
Organisations promoting the history of geology The International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO) promotes ongoing research into the history of the earth sciences. It was founded in 1967 and currently has approx. 300 members from 57 countriesinhigeo.com - The International Commission on the History of Geological Sciences (INHIGEO). INHIGEO has been established in 1967 by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) and is also affiliated with the International Union of the History and Philosophy of Science and Technology (IUHPS). INHIGEO achieves its objective by sponsoring a major annual symposium with associated field activities. It also promotes publication of individual and collective works on the history of geology and issues a substantial Annual Record that details historical research into earth sciences worldwide, publicises other pertinent historical activities and provides scholarly reviews of recent literature on the subject. The Comité Français d'Histoire de la Géologie (COFRHIGÉO) was founded in 1976 following an initiative led by F. Ellenberger. The main purpose if is to contribute to the development of research devoted to the History of Geology by Francophone scientists. Its second aim is to promote a methodological reflection concerning the ways geological research was carried out as well as the long term impact of the end results of such research, by analysing past controversies and recent debates. It is as illuminating to understand the real causes of errors and blind alleys among our predecessors, as to relate the history of progress and discoveries. COFRHIGÉO holds regular meetings. Since 1976 it has produced regular publications, listed on their website. These discuss biographical, methodological or thematic topics related to individual geologists or other aspects related to the history of geology of France and surrounding area .
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