The R.M. Johnston Memorial Volume: Being a Selection of the Principal Writings in Connection With Geology and the Economic and Social Problems of the

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In this commemorative volume, Robert Mackenzie Johnston's writings on geology and the economic and social issues of his time are brought together for the first time. From his pioneering work on the geology of the British Isles to his insights on the challenges of urbanization and industrialization, Johnston offers a rich and varied perspective on the issues and controversies of his day. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of science and the role of science in shaping social and economic policy.