Author
Fowler, A
Journal title
GFF
DOI
10.1080/11035897.2018.1444671
Issue
2
Volume
140
Last updated
2024-03-27T15:32:00.353+00:00
Page
93-105
Abstract
Scientific progress does not take place in a linear fashion, but often occurs through sudden advances following years of stagnation, in the course of which quite heated battles between proponents of different viewpoints can occur. In this paper, we review several instances of such debates, and use them to throw light on a current philosophical tussle between proponents of different explanations for the formation of drumlins, and other subglacial bedforms. We conclude that the differences of opinion which emerge in the literature may be more an issue of semantics rather than a fundamental disagreement about process. In addition, we provide a critical review of some recent theories of drumlin formation, highlighting their merits and demerits, as well as defending them against some of the criticism they have received.
Symplectic ID
825189
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Publication type
Journal Article
Publication date
09 May 2018
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