Geological Society of Australia
Encyclopedia
The Geological Society of Australia (GSA) was established as a non-profit organisation in 1952 to promote, advance and support earth science
s in Australia
. The founding Chairperson was Edwin Sherbon Hills
.
William Rowan Browne
was a founder of the society and was president 1955–56.
Earth science
Earth science is an all-embracing term for the sciences related to the planet Earth. It is arguably a special case in planetary science, the Earth being the only known life-bearing planet. There are both reductionist and holistic approaches to Earth sciences...
s in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
. The founding Chairperson was Edwin Sherbon Hills
Edwin Sherbon Hills
Edwin Sherbon Hills CBE was an Australian geologist, a Foundation Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science and at the time of his death was regarded as one of Australia's "most eminent scientists and most accomplished geologists".Hills grew in the Melbourne suburb Carlton...
.
William Rowan Browne
William Rowan Browne
William Rowan Browne was an Australian geologist, author of The Geology of the Commonwealth of Australia.-Early life:Browne was born in Lislea, County Londonderry, Ireland, both parents were school teachers...
was a founder of the society and was president 1955–56.
Publications
- Australian Journal of Earth Science (AJES) - official journal of the GSA, eight issues per year
- The Australian Geologist (TAG) - quarterly magazine that includes technical and special features, society news, conference details, regular reports, book reviews and news from Australia's geoscience sector
- AlcheringaAlcheringa (journal)Alcheringa: An Australasian Journal of Palaeontology is the official journal of the Association of Australasian Palaeontologists. The journal is international in scope and publishes articles on all aspects of palaeontology and its ramifications into the earth and biological sciences, including:...
- quarterly publication of the Australasian Association of Palaeontologists Specialist Group (published through Taylor & FrancisTaylor & FrancisTaylor & Francis Group is an international company originating in the United Kingdom which publishes books and academic journals. It is a division of Informa plc, a United Kingdom-based publisher and conference company.- Overview :...
) - Geoz - the GSA's electronic bulletin