Paul Lewis Hancock
Paul Lewis Hancock | |
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| Born | 26 March 1937 |
| Died | 9 December 1998 (aged 61) |
| Nationality |  United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Durham University |
| Known for | Editor of Journal of Structural Geology |
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| Fields | Geology Geomechanics |
| Institutions | Bristol University |
Paul Lewis Hancock, (26 March 1937, London - 9 December 1998, Bristol) was a British geologist and editor of Journal of Structural Geology (Editor-in-Chief, 1979-1985; Founding Editor, 1986-1998[1]).
Early life and education
Paul Lewis Hancock born in London 26 March 1937.[2] He graduated from Sheen Grammar School and later Durham University.[3]
Career
His professional career started as lecturer in geology at Nottingham Trent Polytechnic 1964 then Strathclyde Polytechnic 1966-1969 Bristol University (1969–81), reader (1981–95) and professor of Neotectonics (1995–98).
In 1978, he conceived the Journal of Structural Geology with the Peter Henn at Pergamon Press.[4] From 1979-1985, he was Editor-in-Chief and in 1986-1998 Founding Editor of the Magazine.
Hancock died of bone cancer in Bristol on 9 December 1998.
Personal life
Hancock was married twice Janet Hancock Died 03/2017(1964-1988) Anne Hancock Died 07/2017 (1993-) and had a son Nigel Hancock(1965) and a daughter Ruth Hancock(1968).
References
- ^ Journal of Structural Geology, Volume 23, Issues 2–3, 2001, Page 163
- ^ Obituary: Professor Paul L. Hancock
- ^ "Graduates". University of Durham Gazette, 1958-1959: 14.
- ^ SueTreagus: Retiring editorial, Journal of Structural Geology Volume 19, Issue 12, December 1997, Pages 1441-1442
Bibliography
- Paul L. Hancock (ed.) Continental deformation. - Publisher:Oxford, New York: Pergamon Press. - 1994. - 421 p. - ISBN 978-0080379302
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