@article {Dean:January 1991:0003-3790:39, author = "Dean, Dennis", title = "Robert Mallet and the founding of seismology", journal = "Annals of Science", volume = "48", year = "January 1991", abstract = "Though the name of Robert Mallet was once inevitably associated with the scientific study of earthquakes, it is less well known today. As part of an overdue reappraisal, this essay examines Mallet's major seismological projects and publications, emphasizing his theoretical contributions. Mallet's own claim to be a founder of modern seismology is upheld. Beyond that, however, he is also seen to be an important precursor of plate tectonics.", pages = "39-67(29)", url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/tandf/tasc/1991/00000048/00000001/art00003" doi = "doi:10.1080/00033799100200121" }